Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of LPN duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and nursing care standards. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the Medical / Surgical and Obstetrics - Post Partum whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication, problem solving and inter-professional skills. You will play a role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Olds's residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is along the Highway 2 corridor between red deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very short distance from the Foothills Mountains, great for any outdoor enthusiasts.
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: Olds Hospital and Care Center Acute Care/ER/OBS Programs Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.65 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 26-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.63 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 26 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:
1-3 years of Acute Care experience. Lead 2 cardiac lead interpretation course. IV Direct Administration course. CAM B cardiac rhythm interpretation course. Experience with CVAD. Post Partum care, 1-3 years preferred Up to date with LPN courses and the ability to work to your full scope of practice. Ability to work on your feet for long periods. Ability to work independently and within the team setting. Ability to communicate effectively with all healthcare disciplines. Adapt to a changing environment and ability to prioritize the needs of the department. Follow the policies and procedures of Alberta Health Services. Up to date It's Your Move and Mask Fit testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Emergency training and experience 1-3 years preferred Recent experience with obstetrical patients and / or newborn babies. FERN, CTAS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CAM B. Lead II, Palliative care courses, Non Violent Crisis intervention,. Obs 101. Wound care education.
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Responsibilities
Provide a broad scope of practical nursing care in acute care, emergency, and obstetrics/postpartum settings, following applicable standards, legislation, and organizational policies. Work with patients, families, and the interprofessional team to deliver safe, high-quality, holistic care and support health promotion and maintenance.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, eligibility for or active registration and a practice permit with Alberta’s College of LPNs and HCAs, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers. The posting also requires 1–3 years of acute care experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV direct administration training, CVAD experience, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; postpartum, emergency, and obstetric/newborn experience and additional listed courses are preferred.
Skills
- Acute Care Nursing
- Postpartum Care
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Intravenous Administration
- Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Interprofessional Communication
- Prioritization
- Emergency Care
- Obstetric and Newborn Care
- Wound Care
- Palliative Care
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Acute Care
- Emergency Care
- Obstetrics
- Postpartum Care
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Alberta Health Services Policies
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP)
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- IV Direct Administration
- Newborn Care
- FERN
- CTAS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- Palliative Care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Wound Care
- Mask Fit Testing
- It's Your Move
