Licensed Practical Nurse

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. The LPN is responsible for her/his nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Assisted Living Alberta.

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:
Adults Team, Home and Community Care, Calgary Corridor
• Primary Location:
East Calgary Health Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
23-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
60
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$33.16
• Maximum Salary:
$43.42
• Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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).

3 to 5 years of Nursing experience, including 1 to 2 years community experience. Demonstrated clinical assessment skills, ability to provide direct nursing interventions including HPTP, wound care, management of tubes lines, drains, medication management, mobility and transfers, interdisciplinary coordination. Demonstrated ability to operate within an electronic health record. Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of ethical principles and their application in the clinical/home setting. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks. This role requires travel; possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes as a requirement of this position. You will be required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) as a regular part of the job. For example: lifting approximately 30 pounds in an out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and downstairs throughout the day is common within this job. Intermediate level of computer skills.

Experience with mental health and/or addictions/harm reduction, palliative care, chronic disease management.