Licensed Practical Nurse (Calgary)

Licensed Practical Nurse (Calgary)

15 Aug
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Alberta Health Services
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Calgary

15 Aug

Alberta Health Services

Calgary

Your Prospect

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 inter professional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care as well as provide case management to individuals across the life span. The LPN is responsible for their nursing practice as defined by the College of LPNS and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Home Care Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement, case manage and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel within the Chestermere and sometimes the Strathmore area including caring for clients in their homes or in the community. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work. Casuals must be able to commit to 6 weeks of orientation.

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: 04 Home Care Rural East Primary Location: Strathmore Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 07-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

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

Three years of recent home care or acute care experience in the last five years. Advanced wound care knowledge and experience required. Must be proficient in computer use as role is heavily dependent on computer use. Knowledge, skill, ability and willingness to work to full scope of practice. Ability to use critical thinking skills. Critical inquiry to assess, plan & evaluate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with acute clients and/or long-term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Experience in providing case management services. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wound, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Calgary

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