Licensed Practical Nurse - Short Term Intervention Team

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to enhance care in community settings. The LPN will provide effective nursing services and support families across various living environments. Ideal candidates will hold a practical nursing diploma and relevant certifications, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The role requires flexibility and dedication to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and typing speed for documentation.
• Experience in managing competing demands and prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to work independently in diverse home environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to ALA policies and standards.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and provide relevant health information.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to deliver quality care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Compassionate attitude

Education

Completion of accredited practical nurse program

Active registration with CLPNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities.

For more information Assisted Living Alberta. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care.

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to ALA policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the client's physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the client with activities of daily living and provides the client and family with relevant information and teaching. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the client. This position is integral to the Short-Term Intervention Team (STIT), which provides triage and clinic support, as well as community visits that require specialized skills in cardiac, IV therapy and wound care.

Description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Living
• Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. Excellent organizational and time management skills. The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team setting and contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication and assessment skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands‑on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk‑up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25‑30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an LPN. Experience in Continuing Care. Palliative care experience. Experience with Connect Care.