Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position on their Acute Care unit! Wetaskiwin is a large rural hospital, and you will have the opportunity to work on all three inpatient acute care units. The acute care units range from 21 to 27 beds with the prospect of working surgical/medical/telemetry. They foster a strong collaborative team environment with Nurses, Physicians, Unit Clerks, and Health Care Aides. This position will report to the Unit Manager - Wetaskiwin and will support the surgical/medical/telemetry units. The LPN will be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for colleagues, care providers, patients and families. The LPN will also work as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patients/clients. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and should expect to work to their full scope of practice. This position offers the opportunity for both personal and professional development within a variety of teams. Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. Wetaskiwin is a city rich in history, culture and diversity. From the historic downtown to golf courses, fitness programs, and NASCAR racetrack, there is always something to do in Wetaskiwin! Please note that it is policy that all applications are made online and resumes dropped off will not be accepted.
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: Unit 43 Medicine Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Wekends 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:
Strong communication skills, both written and orally. Minimum (1) year employment as a licensed practical nurse in acute care in the past (2) years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support, Non-violent Crisis Intervention training courses. Palliative and Wound Care courses.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred nursing care across surgical, medical, and telemetry inpatient units. Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while collaborating with patients, families, and the interprofessional health care team.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification. The role also requires strong written and oral communication skills and at least one year of acute care LPN employment within the past two years; crisis intervention, palliative care, and wound care courses are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Acute Care Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Acute Care
- Surgical Care
- Medical Care
- Telemetry
- Nursing Process
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Communication
- Health Care Aides
- Inpatient Care
