Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Located within the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre, this role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team while making a meaningful impact in the lives of people in your community. Rocky Mountain House is located 77 km west of Red Deer in west central Alberta along the North Saskatchewan River. The community offers a welcoming small town atmosphere with access to modern amenities and a dedicated welcoming committee that supports newcomers in getting connected. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will report to the Home Care Manager and work closely with the Registered Nurse Case Manager to assess, plan, monitor, and evaluate client care. This position includes a strong leadership component and allows you to make a measurable impact on service delivery. You will coordinate and provide client centered care in home and alternative care settings, working with clients and families to support safe and individualized care plans. In addition to direct care, you will support operational needs by ensuring schedules are appropriate and aligned with staffing requirements. You will identify and communicate staffing pressures, support LPN team members, and act as a liaison between frontline staff and leadership. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload through prioritization and delegation. You will demonstrate sound decision making, apply conflict resolution skills, and lead through accountability and professionalism. Strong time management and the ability to work in varied home environments are essential.
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: Rocky Mountain House HC Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 24-JAN-2028 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:
Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have consistent access to a reliable vehicle suitable for community travel. A proven track record of reliable attendance, dependability, and professional conduct is essential and will be verified through employment references. One (1) year of demonstrated leadership experience, along with prior case management experience. A minimum of one (1) year of wound care experience is also required, as wound management constitutes a significant portion of this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing case management with knowledge of Connect Care and service authorizations. Skilled in Home Parenteral Therapy, wound care, lower limb assessments, skin and ostomy care, palliative support, and client teaching. Knowledge of Continuing Care Health Service Standards. Minimum two years of recent Home Care experience or relevant community healthcare experience with strong clinical and care coordination skills.
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, monitor, and evaluate client care in home and alternative care settings in collaboration with clients, families, and the Registered Nurse Case Manager. Coordinate service delivery and staffing, support LPN team members, communicate staffing pressures, and provide safe, individualized care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration, current BCLS-HCP, a valid driver’s license, and reliable access to a suitable vehicle. Candidates must have at least one year of leadership experience, prior case management experience, and at least one year of wound care experience; recent home care or community healthcare experience is preferred.
Skills
- Client-Centered Care
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Care Coordination
- Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Delegation
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Home Parenteral Therapy
- Lower Limb Assessment
- Skin and Ostomy Care
- Palliative Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Home Care
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- Client-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Coordination
- Staff Scheduling
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Conflict Resolution
- Home Parenteral Therapy
- Lower Limb Assessment
- Skin Care
- Ostomy Care
- Palliative Support
- Client Teaching
- Connect Care
- Service Authorizations
- Continuing Care Health Service Standards
- Community Healthcare
