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Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Claresholm, AB, Canada

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Posting language
English

Original job description

Your Opportunity:

The Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions is a 120-bed facility with an attached outpatient program (community support services) of 40 spaces. There are three primary inpatient units at the site include Concurrent Disorders, Active Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Extended Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Transitions Unit. Professionals at the Centre believe in each individual’s potential for development and success. Our team includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologist, physicians, pharmacists, recreational and occupational therapists, dieticians and other mental health providers. Once a patient is ready for transition and re-entry into community living, follow-up support, outpatient programs and outreach services are coordinated for patients. These form a comprehensive treatment model with various service options for patients. As the successful candidate you will be expected to demonstrate time management and prioritization skills in a rapidly changing environment; be self-directed and show initiative; strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; patient advocacy using a person-centered approach; and foster positive relationships within a team environment.

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, demonstrated skill level and Recovery Alberta policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.

  • Classification:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Union:
  • AUPE AUX
  • Unit and Program:
  • Concurrent Disorder
  • Primary Location:
  • Claresholm Centre for MH&A
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 22-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
  • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
  • 02-DEC-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
  • 03-OCT-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 10
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 50
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, 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 practice permit 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:

Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years of proven skills and experience in psychiatric assessment, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies. Active NVCI. Working knowledge of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed Care. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology.

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Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse at Recovery Alberta will provide safe, person-centred care to patients and families on a mental health unit. They will work with an interprofessional team, using nursing judgment, problem solving and decision making to support patients through treatment and recovery.

Requirements

Candidates need a practical nursing diploma and registration or eligibility with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, plus current BCLS-HCP. Experience in psychiatric and medical assessment, crisis intervention, and working knowledge of CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care and psychotropic medications are preferred.

Skills

  • Nursing process
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Medical assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Medication administration
  • Psychotropic medications
  • Psychopathology
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Person-centred care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • Time management
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Communication
  • BCLS-HCP
  • NVCI
  • Documentation

Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • LPN
  • Practical Nurse
  • Psychiatric nursing
  • Mental health nursing
  • Addictions nursing
  • Concurrent disorders
  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Trauma-informed care
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Psychotropic medications
  • Interprofessional care
  • Temporary full-time
  • Alberta
  • Claresholm

Seniority

Entry level

Licences and certifications

  • CLHA registration
  • BCLS-HCP
  • NVCI

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Practical Nursing

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