Licensed Practical Nurse - Unit 26, Pediatrics

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Red Deer is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their pediatrics unit. The ideal candidate will have excellent nursing skills and a commitment to family-centered care. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Two years of recent satisfactory experience in nursing.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality, patient and family-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Work within an interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

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.

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.

Details

• 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: 0.55
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 11
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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 preferred successful candidate will: 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. IV initiation competence is desirable. Must be physically able to handle job requirements. Ability and availability to pick up a combination of days, evenings, nights, weekends and short-call shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent Pediatric experience preferred.