Licensed Practical Nurse

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Alberta
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

Your Opportunity:This position is currently in Grande Prairie within a supportive office environment. You will be working in conjunction with Case Managers as well as work with HCAs that are supervised by the Personal Support Coordinators. Additionally, you will work with allied health, community paramedics, EMS, lodge partners, pharmacies and physicians. This type of nursing requires someone with a strong skillset in assessment and critical thinking. You will be working with clients from birth to end of life spectrum. You will be required to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team as well as with the clients and their support networks. You will provide care to clients needing frontline nursing support and assist the HCAs trouble-shoot issues with the medications assistance program (MAP) and work with the Case Managers to identify risks to clients and possible interventions. You will be going to lodges and community clients' homes, often independently. You will actively participate in quality improvement initiatives. You will participate in assigned committees/working groups/meetings. You must be comfortable driving in any weather/road conditions. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.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: Grande Prairie Virene Building
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 16-APR-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 01-JUN-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2028
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 6
Shifts per cycle: 30
Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $32.19
Maximum Salary: $42.16
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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 Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:1-2 year's experience in Home Care. 3-5 years LPN experience dealing with all entire age spectrum including seniors. Currently registered with CLPNA as an LPN in good standing. Be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Strong communication skills. You will bring to the position your health care knowledge, strong nursing & communication skills, positive approach and willingness to work as part of a team as well as an ability to work independently. Preferred Qualifications:Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E.S. Palliative Care course/experience. Foot care course/experience. Wound care. It's Your Move course. Medication Assistance Program (MAP).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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.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.

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