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The LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, monitoring, and evaluating client care in consultation with a Registered Nurse Case Manager. They provide direct, high-quality care to clients and their families within community residences or alternate care settings.
Requirements
Candidates must have a practical nurse education program completion, a valid CLHA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. A minimum of two years of home care experience within the last five years and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle are required.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Home Parenteral Therapy
- Wound Care
- Lower Limb Assessment
- Skin And Ostomy Care
- Palliative Support
- Client Teaching
- Community Nursing
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Home Care
- Community Health
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Parenteral Therapy
- Patient Centred Care
- Interprofessional Team
- Continuing Care Health Service Standards
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse, you will report to the Home Care Manager and will be responsible to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in consultation with the Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community and will provide direct care in partnership with clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment.
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: Red Deer Bremner Ave Comm Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
Minimum of two years' experience within the last five years of Home Care experience, although skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wounds, lower limb assessments, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching. Aware of Continuing Care Health Service Standards and the ability to incorporate these standards in your practice.
