Licensed Practical Nurse
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Are you a Liscensed Practical Nurse, looking for a new adventure? As a LPN at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) in the Grand Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC), you will have a key role in providing safe, ethical, and patient-centred care to adults referred for cancer treatment. You will integrate and apply your knowledge of cancer pathophysiology, disease progression, and symptom problems to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of best practice and evidence-based care and other clinical interventions. The LPN Oncology will identify and assess the physical, psychological, sociological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families and provide professional nursing care to patients and their families utilizing the nursing process consistent with the philosophy, objectives, and standards of the Nursing Department and the standards for Oncology Nursing practice issued by CANO. Grand Prairie is a city of approximately 68,000 people located in Northern Alberta, the heart of the Peace Region. The city has a vibrant economy and a skilled workforce which enhances its position as a modern city with lots of outdoor adventures. The GPCC is a modern facility located in the Grand Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH). As one of four Regional Cancer Centres within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), GPCC provides high quality safe patient care and promotes the inclusion of patients and families in care decisions to enhance their patient experience. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Grande Prairie Cancer Centre Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 18 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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:
Experience working in both a clinical type setting and in a systemic infusion care setting. Ability to work in a dynamic environment providing time sensitive patient care situation. Experience in supporting patients receiving highly reactive medications.
Preferred Qualifications:
An accurate understanding of the psychosocial emotions of patients in crisis and the ability to provide sensitive care. Experience to recognize and involve the patients family and/or significant others through their cancer journey.
Are you a Liscensed Practical Nurse, looking for a new adventure? As a LPN at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) in the Grand Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC), you will have a key role in providing safe, ethical, and patient-centred care to adults referred for cancer treatment. You will integrate and apply your knowledge of cancer pathophysiology, disease progression, and symptom problems to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of best practice and evidence-based care and other clinical interventions. The LPN Oncology will identify and assess the physical, psychological, sociological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families and provide professional nursing care to patients and their families utilizing the nursing process consistent with the philosophy, objectives, and standards of the Nursing Department and the standards for Oncology Nursing practice issued by CANO. Grand Prairie is a city of approximately 68,000 people located in Northern Alberta, the heart of the Peace Region. The city has a vibrant economy and a skilled workforce which enhances its position as a modern city with lots of outdoor adventures. The GPCC is a modern facility located in the Grand Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH). As one of four Regional Cancer Centres within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), GPCC provides high quality safe patient care and promotes the inclusion of patients and families in care decisions to enhance their patient experience. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Grande Prairie Cancer Centre Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 18 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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:
Experience working in both a clinical type setting and in a systemic infusion care setting. Ability to work in a dynamic environment providing time sensitive patient care situation. Experience in supporting patients receiving highly reactive medications.
Preferred Qualifications:
An accurate understanding of the psychosocial emotions of patients in crisis and the ability to provide sensitive care. Experience to recognize and involve the patients family and/or significant others through their cancer journey.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, ethical, evidence-based nursing care to adults receiving cancer treatment, including assessing needs, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Support patients and their families throughout the cancer journey while collaborating with the interprofessional care team.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta Licensed Practical Nurse practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification. Required experience includes clinical and systemic infusion care settings, supporting patients receiving highly reactive medications, and providing time-sensitive care in a dynamic environment.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient-Centred Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Cancer Pathophysiology
- Symptom Management
- Care Planning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Interventions
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Systemic Infusion Care
- Medication Safety
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Oncology Nursing
- Cancer Care
- Cancer Pathophysiology
- Disease Progression
- Symptom Management
- Patient Assessment
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Nursing Process
- Evidence-Based Care
- Clinical Interventions
- Systemic Infusion Care
- Highly Reactive Medications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- CANO Standards
- Interprofessional Health Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Psychosocial Support
- Time-Sensitive Patient Care