Licensed Practical Nurse
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Your Opportunity:
Unit 24 GIM is an acute care inpatient unit with a focus on patients admitted under General Internal Medicine. You will develop valuable experience and strong nursing skills working with various internal medicine conditions. Unit 24 is a fast-paced environment where you will build your confidence and nursing skills to full scope. Unit 24 has collaborative care hubs consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Health Care Aides that coordinate closely to deliver high-quality patient care through peer support and empathy. You will work cohesively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient & family-centered care, and proactive discharge planning. You will develop mentorship and leadership skills with access to professional development and educational opportunities.
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: Unit 24 GIM Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 12 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
Recent experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse on a general internal medicine unit. Please attach a resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Advanced authorizations through CLHA are required for medication administration via a central line (CVC, PICC, or IVAD) and administering parenteral nutrition.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
Unit 24 GIM is an acute care inpatient unit with a focus on patients admitted under General Internal Medicine. You will develop valuable experience and strong nursing skills working with various internal medicine conditions. Unit 24 is a fast-paced environment where you will build your confidence and nursing skills to full scope. Unit 24 has collaborative care hubs consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Health Care Aides that coordinate closely to deliver high-quality patient care through peer support and empathy. You will work cohesively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient & family-centered care, and proactive discharge planning. You will develop mentorship and leadership skills with access to professional development and educational opportunities.
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: Unit 24 GIM Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 12 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
Recent experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse on a general internal medicine unit. Please attach a resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Advanced authorizations through CLHA are required for medication administration via a central line (CVC, PICC, or IVAD) and administering parenteral nutrition.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care as part of an interprofessional team, using nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision making. Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to coordinate care and support proactive discharge planning.
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 certification. Recent experience on a general internal medicine unit is required, along with CLHA advanced authorizations for central-line medication administration and parenteral nutrition.
Skills
- Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Central Line Care
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- General Internal Medicine
- Acute Care
- Inpatient Care
- Nursing Processes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Collaborative Care
- Discharge Planning
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- Medication Administration
- Central Venous Catheter
- PICC
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Professional Development