Licensed Practical Nurse
- High River, AB, Canada
Part-time
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High River General Hospital supports a busy rural community located just south of Calgary with a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Obstetrical Department, Cancer Care, and Medical Inpatients Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Acute Medical Inpatient Unit works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of the patients, families, & community. The LPN is responsible for assessment planning, implementation, and delivery of patient care that ensures the safety and wellbeing of patients. The LPN will work to full scope, provide a leadership role in supporting an integrated approach to patient care, families & health care team. The LPN must be able to adapt quickly to changing & fluctuating workloads and demonstrate initiative, accountability, critical thinking and strong clinical skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills are required & a commitment to integrating Patient and Family Centered Care principles, professional development/growth & promoting a positive work culture aligning with AHS values. Being a preceptor and/or mentor for students and staff is an expectation. Staff at HRGH receive training to support patients in other departments and may be assigned to other departments when required. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.
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.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Medical Inpatient/Unit 300 Primary Location: High River Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Active registration with CLHA Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) Previous Acute Care experience. Rural Acute Care and/or Rural ER experience within the last six months with a preference for LPNs with acute care experience at HRGH. The LPN will support a diverse patient population and will need to maintain full PPE when required. The LPN position has physical requirements such as the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Wound care education/certification Palliative care education/certification Supportive Pathways certification Dementia care education ACLS certification. NVCI certification Skilled in Cardiac Monitor Interpretation Preceptor experience. Able to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated strength in working collaboratively with diverse cultural populations and marginalized populations with socio-economic diversities.
High River General Hospital supports a busy rural community located just south of Calgary with a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Obstetrical Department, Cancer Care, and Medical Inpatients Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Acute Medical Inpatient Unit works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of the patients, families, & community. The LPN is responsible for assessment planning, implementation, and delivery of patient care that ensures the safety and wellbeing of patients. The LPN will work to full scope, provide a leadership role in supporting an integrated approach to patient care, families & health care team. The LPN must be able to adapt quickly to changing & fluctuating workloads and demonstrate initiative, accountability, critical thinking and strong clinical skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills are required & a commitment to integrating Patient and Family Centered Care principles, professional development/growth & promoting a positive work culture aligning with AHS values. Being a preceptor and/or mentor for students and staff is an expectation. Staff at HRGH receive training to support patients in other departments and may be assigned to other departments when required. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.
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.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Medical Inpatient/Unit 300 Primary Location: High River Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Active registration with CLHA Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) Previous Acute Care experience. Rural Acute Care and/or Rural ER experience within the last six months with a preference for LPNs with acute care experience at HRGH. The LPN will support a diverse patient population and will need to maintain full PPE when required. The LPN position has physical requirements such as the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Wound care education/certification Palliative care education/certification Supportive Pathways certification Dementia care education ACLS certification. NVCI certification Skilled in Cardiac Monitor Interpretation Preceptor experience. Able to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated strength in working collaboratively with diverse cultural populations and marginalized populations with socio-economic diversities.
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and deliver safe, comprehensive patient care as part of an interprofessional health care team. Support patients, families, and colleagues through collaborative practice, adapt to changing workloads, and provide preceptorship or mentorship to students and staff.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP certification, and previous acute care experience. Recent rural acute care or rural emergency experience is preferred, along with the ability to meet the role’s physical demands and work with diverse patient populations.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Delivery
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Acute Care
- Rural Emergency Care
- Cardiac Monitor Interpretation
- Wound Care
- Palliative Care
- Dementia Care
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Precepting and Mentoring
- Communication
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nurse Education
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- BCLS-HCP
- Acute Care
- Rural Acute Care
- Rural Emergency Department
- Medical Inpatient Unit
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Wound Care
- Palliative Care
- Supportive Pathways
- Dementia Care
- ACLS
- NVCI
- Cardiac Monitor Interpretation
- Preceptor
- Mentorship
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Holistic Care
- Cultural Diversity
- Marginalized Populations