Original job description
Your Opportunity:
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Two Hills might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover Acute Care, Emergency and the Stroke and Geriatric Empowerment Rehabilitation unit (SAGE) in the Two Hills Health Centre and model Patient and Family Centered Care. Situated 135 km east of Edmonton, Two Hills is a rural town serving an agricultural region. The town has a population of 1,379 while the county has approximately 4,500 people. Residents have easy access to the downtown and commercial areas, as well as several parks and playgrounds. The town has a grocery store, several restaurants, gas stations, two banks, various businesses, churches, two schools with Kindergarten to grade 12, an arena, curling rink, gym, and a golf course. Within a half-hour drive are three beautiful lakes ideal for camping and fishing. As members of the nursing team, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible and accountable for the safe quality care of clients. LPNs assess, coordinate and participate in total nursing care for patients and supervise in accordance with CLPNA nursing practice standards, as well as provide leadership, direction and encouragement to staff.
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: Acute Care, Emergency Department, Stroke and Geriatric Empowerment Rehabilitation Unit Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 29-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
In addition, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Actively integrates Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Excellent time management and prioritization skills. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing professional and practice competencies through professional development activities. Ability to work shift schedules and meet the physical demands of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum one year’s Acute and Emergency nursing experience. Experience with Connect Care, and general computer skills. CTAS.
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Responsibilities
Provide and coordinate safe, high-quality nursing care across acute care, emergency, and stroke and geriatric rehabilitation services. Supervise and support staff while collaborating with the interprofessional team and applying patient- and family-centered care principles.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification. The role also requires strong communication, critical thinking, time management, relevant nursing skills, professional development, and the ability to work varied shifts and meet physical demands; acute and emergency experience is preferred.
Skills
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Assessment
- Acute Care
- Emergency Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Nursing Leadership
- Technical Nursing Skills
- Continuing Professional Development
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Nursing Process
- Nursing Assessment
- Clinical Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Nursing Supervision
- Nursing Practice Standards
- CLHA Registration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Connect Care
- CTAS
- Continuing Professional Development
- Shift Work