Posted 11 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
@ Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role provides direct, family-centered care to high-risk newborns in a Level 2B NICU, on a 0.50 FTE temporary part-time basis with rotating days, nights and weekends. Pay ranges from $33.16 to $43.42 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to high-risk infants in a Level 2B NICU
- Involve and advocate for families in all matters of care
- Make independent decisions and adapt to changing situations
- Organize work and set priorities
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment
Requirements summary:
- Accredited practical nurse education program completed
- Registration with CLHA as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current BCLS-HCP and NRP certification
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Recent Level 2 NICU experience preferred
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- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 22.16 |
| Schedule | day, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN registration with CLHA, BCLS-HCP, NRP |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
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Alberta Health 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, 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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- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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- Alberta Health 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 | 2,119 |
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Your Opportunity:
A candidate with strong interest, experience and ability to provide family-centered nursing care to newborn patients and families is required. A candidate with certification in a relevant specialty area and leadership training is preferred. Successful applicant will: Competently utilize nursing process in providing direct patient care to high risk infants in a level 2B NICU. Involve and advocate for the family in all matters of care. Disciplined and family centered care environment. Independently and effectively make decisions and able to adapt to changing situations. Organize and set priorities. Build commitment and trust with clients and co-workers. Promote/maintain safe work 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, 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.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 17-APR-2028
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 21
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLHA). Basic computer skills. Current NRP certification. Good communication skills and ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent Level 2 NICU experience preferred.
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