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The Licensed Practical Nurse provides safe, competent, and compassionate nursing care to residents in a long-term care environment. They work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to monitor health status, administer treatments, and support the overall well-being of residents.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited practical nurse education program and hold active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. A minimum of one year of experience in Continuing Care and proficiency with Connect Care documentation are required.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Nursing care
- Resident-centered care
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Connect Care documentation
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Continuing Care Health Services Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Teams
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Continuing Care
- Nursing
- Resident Care
- Connect Care
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA
- Healthcare
- Patient-centered care
- Interdisciplinary team
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Teams
- CCHSS
- Rural healthcare
- Long-term care
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team at Vegreville Care Centre, a cottage‑style facility consisting of five cottages, including four non-‑secure units and one secure unit, with 12 residents per cottage. Built in 2008, the facility offers 60 private beds and is designed to support resident comfort and well‑being, with features including private bathrooms and showers, spacious living areas, and a full lift track system to promote safety and dignity in care. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe, competent, and compassionate nursing care to residents in a long-term care environment. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team, the LPN is responsible for delivering direct resident care, monitoring health status, administering treatments, and supporting residents’ overall well-being and quality of life. As an LPN at Vegreville Care Centre plays a vital role in delivering resident-centered, high-quality care, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort while supporting the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Working in Continuing Care at Vegreville Care Centre offers a rewarding opportunity to practice to your full scope as a Licensed Practical Nurse while making a meaningful difference in a close‑knit community. Vegreville, located 102 km east of Edmonton, is a community of approximately 6,000 residents offering a full range of services. It provides a friendly small‑town atmosphere and is an attractive place to raise a family, with excellent amenities for all ages and lifestyles.
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: Continuing Care Primary Location: Vegreville Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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:
A minimum of 1 year of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience in Continuing Care is required. Experience with Connect Care documentation in a continuing care facility is required. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate must be able to manage time efficiently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 - 3 years of Continuing Care nursing experience is preferred. Experience with Connect Care, and general computer skills are preferred like Microsoft, excel, word and teams. Knowledge of the Continuing Care Health Services Standards (CCHSS) for Continuing Care, with a commitment to maintaining required education and ensuring care delivery aligns with established standards. Experience working in rural healthcare settings.
