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The Palliative Home Care Program objective is to provide excellent palliative care to individuals & families in the community setting. Clinicians demonstrate the values inherent to Patient Family Centered Care. Reporting to the Care Manager of the Palliative Home Care Program, the Palliative Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care of Palliative and End of life Clients. Within this role the LPN will have the opportunity to work as both Case Manager and interventionist. The LPN may be accountable for assigned caseloads with the primary responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, care planning, and coordination of transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to the client need. The Palliative LPN is responsible for direct nursing care of palliative clients and collaborating with the Case Manager RN, and members of the interprofessional team. Using a Patient- Family centered approach; you will identify client/family care needs, collaborate to develop a care plan to support identified needs, coordinate and evaluate care interventions. The Palliative LPN fosters and promotes continuity of care through collaborative relationships with the inter-professional care team, the primary care physician and other programs or services involved in the provision of client care. PLEASE NOTE: This is an ON-SITE position that requires reporting to an office site daily. There is no opportunity for remote work.
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: Palliative Home Care Primary Location: Southport Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
A minimum of two years practical nursing experience (equivalent to a 1.0 FTE). Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of community experience and/or 1-3 years of acute medical or oncology nursing experience within the past five years. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work in an inter-professional team. Ability to prioritize and organize many details in a timely and flexible manner. Ability to work in a self-directed environment, independently, using sound professional judgment. Effective decision making and critical thinking skills are required. Proficiency in electronic communication and documentation including Microsoft office applications. Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the position in accordance with the Hazard Identification Assessment and Control (HIAC) form. This includes the ability to lift 25lbs, walk a minimum of 3km/shift, and able to tolerate bending, lifting, twisting, in accordance with Move Safe training. This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required. *Orientation to this role is full-time for 6 consecutive weeks for applicants external to Home Care. Applicants must be able to commit to this 6-week requirement. *
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of Palliative Home Care Experience preferable in the last two to three years. Experience providing nursing interventions that support community-based care, such as chest tubes, surgical drains, and wound care interventions with a palliative focus.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care and interventions to palliative and end-of-life clients in the community, including assessing needs, planning care, and coordinating services and transitions. Collaborate with clients, families, the RN case manager, physicians, and the interprofessional team to deliver and evaluate patient- and family-centered care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least two years of practical nursing experience. Candidates must also have relevant community or acute medical/oncology experience, strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, a valid driver's license and vehicle, and the physical capacity to meet the role's demands.
Skills
- Palliative Nursing
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- End-of-Life Care
- Wound Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Electronic Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Community-Based Care
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Palliative Home Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Nursing Process
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Case Management
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Coordination
- Transitions of Care
- Restricted Activities
- Community-Based Care
- Wound Care
- Chest Tubes
- Surgical Drains
- Oncology Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- Electronic Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Move Safe Training
- Driver's License
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Judgment
