Licensed Practical Nurse - Unit 26/Pediatrics

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the pediatrics interprofessional team. The successful candidate will have CLPNA registration, current BCLS-HCP, and pediatric experience, with a commitment to family‑centered care and collaboration.

The role involves providing safe, high‑quality patient and family‑centred nursing care within an interprofessional team, using nursing processes and critical thinking to support positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centred nursing care within an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and adherence to nursing processes to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

LPN registration

BCLS-HCP

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Family centered care

Pediatrics experience

Education

Accredited practical nurse program

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Your Opportunity

We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse who can demonstrate a past practice of excellence in nursing care delivery, interpersonal and human relation skills. The preferred successful candidate will: Have current CLPNA registration. Two years of recent satisfactory experience. Current pediatric experience and/or evidence of ongoing professional development related to pediatrics. A philosophy of Family Centered care. A willingness to support and work well within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate positive outcome for child and family. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Applicable advanced certification within the desired/specific specialty area. Be a mature, motivated, self-directed person with demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills as evidenced by. performance appraisals, reference checks and interview participation. Be able to work positively, effectively, and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team, in the provision of family focused care. Have up-to-date computer training. BCLS-HCP certificate required. IV initiation competence is desirable. Must be physically able to handle job requirements.

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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 26, Pediatrics Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

Ability and availability to pick up a combination of days, evenings, nights, weekends and short-call shifts.

Preferred Qualifications