Original job description
Your Opportunity:
If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community based setting then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. Working as a Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for assigned caseloads with the primary responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, care planning, and coordination of transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to the client need. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel to care for clients in their homes, including rural communities. Possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position. You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone. Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping and carrying equipment is required throughout the shift.
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: Brooks Home Care Primary Location: Brooks Home Care Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 21 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Minimum of two years current nursing experience in an Acute Care setting Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, & IV (HPTP) therapy Knowledge, skill, ability and willingness to work to full scope of practice. Commitment to continuous learning relevant to LPN practice Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the practice of conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments, care planning and service delivery. Ability to utilize critical inquiry to assess, plan and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on client outcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic use of technology and competency in computer, clinical electronic device use, and electronic documentation. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation within the past year Access to a vehicle in good repair for work related purposes
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent work experience in a community-based setting, Home Care experience preferred Experience working with complex chronic disease(s) and Palliative clients. Experience in Case management practice and completion of the McMaster AHS Case Management education Advanced wound care certificate
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Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to clients across the lifespan in home and community settings, including performing interventions and restricted activities as needed. Manage an assigned caseload by assessing client needs, planning and coordinating services, and supporting transitions between care settings.
Requirements
Requires an accredited practical nursing education, eligibility for or active LPN registration and practice permit in Alberta, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Applicants must have at least two years of current acute-care nursing experience, recent experience with complex wounds, surgical drains, and IV therapy, and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Wound Care
- Surgical Drain Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Care
- Palliative Care
- Client Communication
- Electronic Documentation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Community-Based Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Home Care
- Case Management
- Nursing Process
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Service Coordination
- Transitions of Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Complex Wounds
- Surgical Drains
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease
- Palliative Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CLPNA Registration
- Electronic Documentation
- Clinical Electronic Devices
- Community-Based Care
- Acute Care
- Client-Centred Care
- Rural Home Care
