Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Join Our Team at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre as a Licensed Practical Nurse making a meaningful impact as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at this rural hospital with acute care having 24 active inpatient beds. In this role, you’ll work to the full scope of your practice within a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient and family-centered care while utilizing evidence-based practices. Your care will be provided to a variety of clients that could be dealing with urgent care needs, post-surgical recovery, pediatrics, maternity and the facility also is a Stoke Centre. Your strong organizational and critical thinking skills will be used daily as you provide wholistic care to the clients. We are looking for someone who is a strong problem solver and decision maker to assess, plan and evaluate care interventions. You believe in engaging patients and families in their care, promoting the clients’ health while delivering safe, quality care and modeling Alberta Health Services values. You will benefit from the ability to cross-train to work with all areas of the hospital and a supportive team environment, including emergency, day surgery, pre- and post-endoscopy, and clinics. Located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis lands, Cold Lake offers a unique blend of serene wilderness, modern amenities and family festivals. From breathtaking boreal forests to vibrant community life, Cold Lake provides an escape from urban hustle without sacrificing convenience. The area also boasts proximity to CFB Cold Lake, a vital Canadian Forces Base. There is the opportunity that you may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for nurses. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in a welcoming and supportive community. Join the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre team and enjoy the opportunity to grow your career while embracing a fulfilling lifestyle in a beautiful region.
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: Acute Care - Combined MedSurgObs
- Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 16-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 26-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $32.19
- Maximum Salary: $42.16
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:1-2 years of recent Med surg experience. NRP. Training in NRP is to be expected following hire and is offered on site. Cross training to other nursing departments within CLHCC may be necessary.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
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