Licensed Practical Nurse
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Part-time
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- Job type
- Part-time
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- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of Nursing experience, including 1 to 2 years community experience.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Your Opportunity:
If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community based setting then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. The LPN is responsible for her/his nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Assisted Living Alberta.
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 organization's shared vision and values.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Adults Team, Home and Community Care, Calgary Corridor Primary Location: Northwest Centre 1 Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.61 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 37 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:
3 to 5 years of Nursing experience, including 1 to 2 years community experience. Demonstrated clinical assessment skills, ability to provide direct nursing interventions including HPTP, wound care, management of tubes lines, drains, medication management, mobility and transfers, interdisciplinary coordination. Demonstrated ability to operate within an electronic health record. Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of ethical principles and their application in the clinical/home setting. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks. This role requires travel; possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes as a requirement of this position. You will be required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) as a regular part of the job. For example: lifting approximately 30 pounds in an out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and downstairs throughout the day is common within this job. Intermediate level of computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with mental health and/or addictions/harm reduction, palliative care, chronic disease management.
If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community based setting then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. The LPN is responsible for her/his nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Assisted Living Alberta.
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 organization's shared vision and values.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Adults Team, Home and Community Care, Calgary Corridor Primary Location: Northwest Centre 1 Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.61 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 37 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:
3 to 5 years of Nursing experience, including 1 to 2 years community experience. Demonstrated clinical assessment skills, ability to provide direct nursing interventions including HPTP, wound care, management of tubes lines, drains, medication management, mobility and transfers, interdisciplinary coordination. Demonstrated ability to operate within an electronic health record. Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of ethical principles and their application in the clinical/home setting. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks. This role requires travel; possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes as a requirement of this position. You will be required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) as a regular part of the job. For example: lifting approximately 30 pounds in an out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and downstairs throughout the day is common within this job. Intermediate level of computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with mental health and/or addictions/harm reduction, palliative care, chronic disease management.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to home care clients across the lifespan, using the nursing process and working within applicable professional standards. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client and caregiver needs while coordinating care with the interprofessional team.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP certification, and 3–5 years of nursing experience including 1–2 years in community care. Candidates must demonstrate clinical assessment and intervention skills, electronic health record proficiency, teamwork and conflict resolution abilities, and have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle; the role also involves regular physical handling of loads up to approximately 30 pounds.
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Direct Nursing Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Management
- Tube, Line, and Drain Management
- Mobility and Transfers
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Electronic Health Records
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Practice
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Community Nursing
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Home Care
- Community Health Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Nursing Process
- CLHA Registration
- BCLS-HCP
- Clinical Assessment
- Direct Nursing Interventions
- HPTP
- Wound Care
- Tube, Line, and Drain Management
- Medication Management
- Mobility and Transfers
- Electronic Health Record
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Ethical Principles
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Harm Reduction
- Palliative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Driver's License
- Motor Vehicle
- Laptop Computer
- Mobile Phone