Original job description
Your Opportunity:
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.
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 Primary Location: Wabasca/Desmarais Hlthcare Cnt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 33 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience or willingness to care for patients across the lifespan. Knowledge of rural and remote healthcare challenges. Adaptability and resourcefulness in changing clinical situations. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse populations. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care as part of an interprofessional healthcare team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making in accordance with legislation, professional standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta Licensed Practical Nurse practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification. Preferred qualifications include willingness to care for patients across the lifespan, knowledge of rural and remote healthcare, adaptability, strong communication and teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Skills
- Nursing Processes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Continuous Learning
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nurse Education
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Acute Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Nursing Processes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Rural Healthcare
- Remote Healthcare
- Lifespan Care
- Adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Professional Development
