Original job description
Your Opportunity:
If you enjoy providing services to clients in a community-based setting, 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 lifespan. Working as a Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for assigned caseloads, with the primary responsibility of assessing client needs, determining service requirements, negotiating service options, care planning, and coordinating transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to client needs. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel of up to 100 km per day to care for clients in their homes or rural communities. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related purposes are requirements of this position. You will be responsible for operating a laptop computer and mobile phone and for performing manual handling tasks (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) as a regular part of this position. For example, lifting approximately 30 pounds in and out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and down stairs throughout the day is common in this role. This position is based out of Didsbury Home Care and serves the communities of Didsbury, Carstairs, Crossfield, the Cremona area, and surrounding rural communities. This CM position has a palliative caseload focus.
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 LPN Case Manager Primary Location: Didsbury Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 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 LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active registration or eligibility for registration and a practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Minimum of two years of current nursing experience in an Acute Care or Home Care setting within the last five years. Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, and IV (HPTP) therapy. Knowledge, skills, ability, and willingness to work to full scope of practice. Commitment to continuous learning relevant to LPN practice. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills when conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments, care planning, and service delivery. Ability to use critical inquiry to assess, plan, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on client outcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic technology skills and competency in computer use, clinical electronic devices, and electronic documentation. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation obtained within the past year. Access to a vehicle in good repair for work-related purposes. Must be able to participate and complete all aspects of the nonviolent crisis intervention training (including physical demonstrations)
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent work experience in a community-based setting; Home Care experience preferred. Experience working with clients with complex chronic diseases and palliative care needs. Experience in case management practice and completion of the McMaster AHS Case Management Education Program. Advanced Wound Care Certificate.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to clients across the lifespan in home and community settings, including required interventions and restricted activities. Manage an assigned caseload by assessing needs, planning and coordinating services, negotiating care options, and supporting transitions between care settings, with a focus on palliative care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants must have at least two years of recent acute or home care nursing experience, recent experience with complex wounds, surgical drains, and IV therapy, and a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Palliative Care
- Complex Wound Care
- Surgical Drain Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Client and Family-Centred Care
- Communication
- Electronic Documentation
- Computer Skills
- Manual Handling
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Home Care
- Case Management
- Palliative Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Nursing Process
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Service Coordination
- Transitions of Care
- Complex Wounds
- Surgical Drains
- Intravenous Therapy
- Restricted Activities
- BCLS-HCP
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta
- Electronic Documentation
- Clinical Electronic Devices
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Client and Family-Centred Care
- Manual Handling
- Driver’s License
- Community-Based Care
