Licensed Practical Nurse - Mackenzie Place
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Part-time
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills in the delivery of consistent quality care to meet the needs of the client through the life span. The LPN’s practice encompasses the application of nursing knowledge, skills and judgment to assess client needs and provides nursing care that is reflective of their level of education and knowledge. The LPN embraces the philosophy of person-centered care, demonstrating the principles of the philosophy established within AHS policies and procedures and established standards. The LPN recognizes that each client has unique values and personal history and that each person has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. The LPN is responsible for creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families and coworkers that will lead to the best outcomes and enhance quality of life. The LPN accepts responsibility for continuing competency through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality improvement activities. The LPN provides restricted activities and care within the full scope of practice as defined by the College of LPN's and HCA's of Alberta (CLHA). The LPN adheres to CLHA professional practice standards and Code of Ethics and Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) policies, procedures and guidelines. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Mackenzie Place - Type B Assisted Living Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 50 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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills in the delivery of consistent quality care to meet the needs of the client through the life span. The LPN’s practice encompasses the application of nursing knowledge, skills and judgment to assess client needs and provides nursing care that is reflective of their level of education and knowledge. The LPN embraces the philosophy of person-centered care, demonstrating the principles of the philosophy established within AHS policies and procedures and established standards. The LPN recognizes that each client has unique values and personal history and that each person has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. The LPN is responsible for creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families and coworkers that will lead to the best outcomes and enhance quality of life. The LPN accepts responsibility for continuing competency through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality improvement activities. The LPN provides restricted activities and care within the full scope of practice as defined by the College of LPN's and HCA's of Alberta (CLHA). The LPN adheres to CLHA professional practice standards and Code of Ethics and Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) policies, procedures and guidelines. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Mackenzie Place - Type B Assisted Living Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 50 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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, person-centered nursing care using nursing processes, clinical judgment, and skills within the LPN scope of practice. Collaborate with clients, families, and coworkers, and maintain professional competency through ongoing education and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program and active or eligible registration with a practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta are required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Provider certification is also required.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Nursing Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Person-Centered Care
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Client and Family Partnerships
- Quality Improvement
- Continuing Professional Development
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nurse Education
- Nursing Process
- Nursing Assessment
- Nursing Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Person-Centered Care
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Scope of Practice
- Restricted Activities
- Professional Practice Standards
- Code of Ethics
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Continuing Professional Development
- Education Programs
- Research
- Assisted Living
- Client Partnerships
- Family Partnerships