Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Unit 32 is an acute medical unit where holistic palliative care, oncology nursing care, patient and family support, education, and bereavement counseling are central to the delivery of care. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated candidate who demonstrates a genuine passion for working with oncology and palliative care patient populations and is committed to providing person-centered, family-focused care. The successful candidate will possess current acute care nursing experience, along with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families through complex health journeys. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-informed care are essential. This environment is ideally suited to candidates with current experience in Acute Care, Palliative Care, and Oncology who are motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
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 32 Oncology, Palliative Care Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Heath Care Aides (CLHA). Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, to provide quality care to patients, and to report observations. Immediate experience in acute care is required as well as experience in oncology and/or palliative related care. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education is required. Self directed individual with a positive attitude, and demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, evidenced by performance appraisals and reference checks. Must be up to full scope of practice with IV medications, PICC care etc. Have an excellent attendance record. Must have advanced authorization through CLPNA for Administering medication via CVC, PICC, and IVAD as well as Administrating Parenteral Nutrition. Please Note: All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health and Public Health, LPN, RN and RPN applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. As resumes are not kept on file, a cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for interview.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, person- and family-centered nursing care to oncology and palliative care patients as part of an interprofessional team. Apply nursing processes and clinical judgment to support patients and families, communicate and report observations, and follow applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have recent acute care experience and oncology and/or palliative care experience, advanced authorization for specified IV and central-line medications and parenteral nutrition, and strong collaboration, communication, organizational, and continuing-education skills.
Skills
- Acute Care Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Observation and Reporting
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- PICC Care
- Central Venous Catheter Care
- Communication
- Organization
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Acute Care
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Process
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- Practice Permit
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- PICC Care
- Central Venous Catheter
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Patient and Family Support
- Bereavement Counseling
- Evidence-Informed Care
- Continuing Education
