LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Elk Island Catholic School District is currently seeking a qualified full-time , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contracted assignment at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Sherwood Park.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will utilize applicable medical nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to provide medical care for a student by following a Student's Specialized Medical Plan, drafted in collaboration with the student's medical team and family, and division staff. The successful candidate will be guided by their education, experience, demonstrated skill level and Elk Island Catholic School District policies and procedures. As part of the school's collaborative team, the successful candidate will also support the educational programming for the assigned student.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing personal and physical care and medical assistance

Provide specialized medical services such as but not limited to:

Life threatening; medically fragile, diabetes, Glucose monitoring (Glucose Monitoring- similar to diabetes- Libre 2- patch- monitor and document readings and intervene as needed), seizures (Seizures- daily tracking (absent seizures and tonic) -tonic is less frequent- recuse meds need to be given in a specialized way due to GJtube

Critical & quick decision-making on medical needs

Assistance with catheterization; GJ-tube or specialized feeding

A GJ-tube plan will be provided and needs to be followed closely

Daily charting - seizures, glucose levels, feedings, medication, vital signs- as needed

Monitor oral intake, activity level, and absorption of bowels, and make decisions for glucose monitoring, and delivery,



as well as medication administration (dosage determination)

Monitor site for insulin delivery

Charting for medical needs

Toileting: diapering, colostomy bag care and the disposal of biohazards

Respiratory therapy interventions

Physiotherapy

Specialized equipment, operation of mechanical lift

Dressing and grooming and personal hygiene

Daily and frequent lifts. Transfers in and out of specialized equipment (standing frame, full head support walker)

Attend and participate in team meetings, case conferences and professional development activities, as determined by school and division staff

Collaborate with the school and division team on the goals, objectives and strategies for individualized programming plans

Monitor student throughout the day to ensure safety, anticipate needs and intervene

Ensure proper and effective documentation shared with school and division staff, and integrated into student's individualized program plan

Ensure student has the necessary materials to complete classwork and activities

Assist student in adapting to the classroom, developing social skills, self-esteem, independence, implementing regulation supports, and interacting with others

instruct student on the work to be completed and provide assistance in completing classroom work and activities

As part of the cooperative classroom team, support other students, as needed

Qualifications
LPN designation by the Practical Nurses of Alberta is required and membership in good standing with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPN). Diabetic training and G-Tube training is required.

Start Date
October 5, 2026

Inquiries
Please contact: Bonnie-Lynne Boehm @ (phone hidden)
Director of Inclusive Learning, Elk Island Catholic Schools

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse - Contract (Alberta)
🏢 Elk Island Catholic Schools
📍 Alberta