Your Opportunity

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the interdisciplinary Home Care team and is responsible for providing secure, quality, patient and family centred care in the community setting. Reporting to the Care Manager, Wetaskiwin Home Care, the LPN contributes to the coordination and delivery of care in accordance with established care plans, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Using strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills, the LPN collaborates with clients, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team to support client goals and facilitate access to appropriate internal and external resources.

The LPN provides hands on nursing care, including wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, and other related medical treatments, and participates in direct care activities as required.

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: Home Care Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Mall Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class:



Temporary Part Time Date Available: 10-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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

Valid Alberta driver’s license with no Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) restrictions. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate: Ability to integrate Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Familiar with Palliative Care, Wound care training, IV therapy.

Connect

Care training and roles relevant for Home Care.

Experience with Microsoft Office and general computer skills. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to acquire new skills as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year of recent community nursing experience. Experience using Connect Care, Microsoft Office, and general computer applications. Wound care education and/or training. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Strong time management and prioritization skills.

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