Posted 9 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Alberta Health Services
Drayton Valley, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a casual, per diem Licensed Practical Nurse for its Long Term Care unit at Drayton Valley Hospital. The role gives direct, family-centred care to about 50 continuing care residents, including elderly clients with Alzheimer disease or other dementias. Shifts vary across days, evenings, nights, weekends and on call, with pay from $33.16 to $43.42 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care to long term care residents, including those with dementia
- Apply nursing process, critical thinking and decision making
- Deliver safe, high quality, patient and family centred care
- Work within an interprofessional health care team
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program
- Active or eligible CLHA registration and practice permit
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP)
- Preferred: 1 year of long term care experience
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | LPN registration (CLHA), Practice permit (CLHA), BCLS-HCP |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
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Alberta Health Services
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Full company description
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,134 |
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Your Opportunity:
If you are an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Drayton Valley might be for you! In this position as a member of the nursing team you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for 50 Continuing Care residents that focuses on the delivery of excellent patient and family centered care. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing direct care to the elderly client, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer disease or other dementias. Drayton Valley is located in the Central Zone, just 133 km southwest of Edmonton and 172 km northwest of Red Deer. The town has a population of over 7,000. In and around the area are a library, movie theatre, bowling alley, camping areas, 6 golf courses, and an indoor swimming pool. The Omniplex encompasses three multi-purpose recreation facilities, all under one roof. Conveniently located in the heart of Lions West Valley Park, the Omniplex is surrounded by five baseball diamonds, a soccer field, the rodeo grounds, a secluded day-use park and a 40-site full-service RV Park. PLEASE NOTE: “All AHS employees are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.”
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: Long Term Care
- Primary Location: Drayton Valley Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:1 year experience in the Long Term Care Setting (LTC).
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