Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a community-based setting. You will assess client needs, develop care plans, and manage transitions across care settings. The role requires travel and a valid driver's license. Experience in acute care and community settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years nursing experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, & IV therapy.
• Ability to conduct nursing assessments and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients in their homes.
• Assess client needs and develop care plans.
• Coordinate transitions across care settings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Technology usage

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse program

Active registration with CLPNA

Job description

Your Opportunity

If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community-based setting, then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. Working as a Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for assigned caseloads with the primary responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, care planning, and coordination of transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to the client need. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel up to 100 km/day caring for clients in their homes or in Rural community. You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone. Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping and carrying equipment is required throughout the shift.

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: IHC-04
• Primary Location: Airdrie Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• 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

Minimum of two years current nursing experience in an Acute Care setting. Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, & IV (HPTP) therapy. Knowledge, skill, ability and willingness to work to full scope of practice. Commitment to continuous learning relevant to LPN practice. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the practice of conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments, care planning and service delivery. Ability to utilize critical inquiry to assess, plan and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on client outcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic use of technology and competency in computer, clinical electronic device use, and electronic documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPNs. Recent work experience in a community-based setting, Home Care experience preferred. Experience working with complex chronic disease(s) and Palliative clients. Experience in Case management practice and completion of the McMaster AHS Case Management education. Advanced wound care certificate.