Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Your Opportunity:

The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with close to 70,000 residents. In addition to having a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is bringing care closer to home for the nearly 400,000 Albertans living in the North Zone. With a state-of-the-art cancer care facility, increased bed capacity, and a robust referral center, the GPRH is an important health hub for northwest Alberta. Every day, you can deliver excellent care in Grande Prairie alongside an interdisciplinary team of passionate and dedicated professionals. Come to northern Alberta, where the people are warm, you can expand your horizons and experience the beauty of the North. The Pediatric Unit cares for patients up to 17 years of age, with medical, surgical and psychiatric illnesses. In addition to in-patients, the unit cares for Pediatric Day Surgery and Pediatric Ambulatory Care patients. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Licensed Practica Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and to serve as a preceptor to other staff members and students, all while focusing on and following a family centered care philosophy. 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.

• Classification:
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union:
AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program:
Unit 33, PEDS
• Primary Location:
Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.81
• Posting End Date:
16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
15-MAY-2028
• Hours per Shift:
11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
34
• 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).

Basic Computer skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues and patients and work within an interdisciplinary team. Adaptability to a constantly changing environment. Commitment to providing patient and family-centered care. Proficient critical thinking skills. Strong commitment to improving care and working towards best practice. Personal commitment to maintaining continuing competency and professional development. Ability to manage and effectively prioritize a variety of demands concurrently. Active participation and contribution to improving the work environment, Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical requirements including but not limited to sitting and standing for long periods, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling.

Previous Pediatric experience. PALS Certification, ENPC Provider.