Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the interdisciplinary Home Care team and is responsible for providing safe, quality, patient and family centred care in the community setting. Reporting to the Care Manager, Wetaskiwin Home Care, the LPN contributes to the coordination and delivery of care in accordance with established care plans, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Using strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills, the LPN collaborates with clients, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team to support client goals and facilitate access to appropriate internal and external resources. The LPN provides hands on nursing care, including wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, and other related medical treatments, and participates in direct care activities as required.
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.
- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Home Care
- Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Mall
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 06-APR-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 16-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $32.19
- Maximum Salary: $42.16
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:Active registration and current practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Valid Alberta driver’s license with non Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) restrictions. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate: Ability to integrate Patient and Family Centred Care principles into practice. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of one (1) year of recent community nursing experience. Experience using Connect Care, Microsoft Office, and general computer applications. Wound care education and/or training. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Strong time management and prioritization skills. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to acquire new skills as required.
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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
