19 Aug
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Alberta Health Services
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Red Deer
19 Aug
Alberta Health Services
Red Deer
Your Opportunity
As a Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse, you will report to the Home Care Manager and will be responsible to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in consultation with the Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community and will provide direct care in partnership with clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment. This position is a hybrid clinic and community-based role, providing services within the Home Care Office as well as at community shelters.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clients, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners to support patient care, coordinate services, and promote positive health outcomes across both office and community settings.
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 protected, 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: Home Care Primary Location: Red Deer Bremner Ave Comm Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE:
1.00 Posting End Date: 27-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 03-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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
Minimum of two years' experience within the last five years of Home Care experience, although skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered.
Valid
Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wounds, lower limb assessments, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching. Aware of Continuing Care Health Service Standards and the ability to incorporate these standards in your practice.
📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Red Deer)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Red Deer