Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our rural acute care team. Nurses who apply will have the opportunity to work in both Acute Care and ER. Our hospital contains 35 acute care beds on 2 units and a busy 13 bed ER. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to service all of the needs of our residents. Lacombe is one of Alberta’s newest cities that has retained its small town feel and is located a short 15-minute drive north of Red Deer. Lacombe offers a rich natural environment of lakes and green spaces, along with an unrivaled range of lifestyle amenities. Our facility serves the city and surrounding rural areas and communities.
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, Emergency Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.86 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 10-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 12 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:
Rural Acute Care and ER experience. CTAS. Lead ll. Completion of CLPNA restricted activities modules. Completion of ENPEP modules. Ability to work to full scope.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred nursing care as part of an interprofessional team in acute care and emergency settings. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making in accordance with education, demonstrated skills, legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers are required. Rural acute care and emergency experience, CTAS, Lead II, completion of CLPNA restricted activities and ENPEP modules, and the ability to work to full scope are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Acute Care
- Emergency Care
- Rural Healthcare
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- CTAS
- Lead II
- Restricted Activities
- ENPEP
- Full-Scope Practice
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Practical Nurse Education
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department
- Rural Healthcare
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- CLHA
- CTAS
- Lead II
- CLPNA Restricted Activities Modules
- ENPEP Modules
- Full-Scope Practice
- Healthcare Legislation
- Standards of Practice
