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. 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. 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: 0.80 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 25-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 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. 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 collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager, coordinating and providing individualized care in home and alternative care settings. Deliver safe, high-quality, client- and family-centred nursing care while prioritizing workload and applying sound clinical judgment.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification. A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, dependable professional conduct, and at least one year of wound care experience are required; recent home care or community healthcare experience is preferred.
Skills
- Client Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Home Parenteral Therapy
- Lower Limb Assessment
- Skin Care
- Ostomy Care
- Palliative Support
- Client Teaching
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Home Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Client-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Nursing Process
- Client Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Home Parenteral Therapy
- Lower Limb Assessment
- Skin Care
- Ostomy Care
- Palliative Support
- Client Teaching
- Connect Care
- Service Authorizations
- Continuing Care Health Service Standards
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Delegation
- Community Travel
