Are you interested in working with our agile and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity?

Parkland School

Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic, and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement.

PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Well-being.

The Parkland School

Division currently has a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Ecole Meridian Heights School in Stony Plain, Alberta. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and under the general supervision of a Teacher: Provides medical support and assistance to students who have physical disabilities, often presenting in combination with cognitive disabilities. Monitors and documents student health, assisting with the daily care & physical needs of the students.

Consults with teachers and parents to assist with ongoing physical health of the student(s). This specific assignment within Student Services involves supporting a medically fragile student entering Grade 1 who requires continuous monitoring and complex medical support by an LPN. In addition to following the student care plans, the LPN is an integral part of the school team and is expected to support the educational programming for the student, as well as provide general classroom support as needed.

Performs basic nursing care procedures. Manages daily tracheostomy care,



including tracheal suctioning and total protection of the student's airway. Executes ordered clinical interventions in a medical emergency (including equipment troubleshooting, manual bagging, and administration of emergency oxygen or Ventolin) while remaining continuously with the student.

Performs/assists student(s) with physical requirements and activities of daily living: Supports students through an inclusion-focused approach within diverse educational settings. Assists and educates staff regarding medical conditions to ensure awareness among all stakeholders: Implements student emergency response as required. Shares professional expertise with the multi-disciplinary team to safely bridge medical safety boundaries with daily school programming.

Evaluates, observes, reports, and documents changes in student(s) medical status and deviation from anticipated response: Adheres strictly to the professional division standard that all care, assessments, device settings, fluid intake, and timelines must be recorded. Works collaboratively with the school team and family to ensure adherence to the student's medical care plans. Provides learning support to the student and classroom peers as required.

Other school duties as determined by the classroom teacher and/or principal. This position requires a high level of skill in assisting student(s) with severe disabilities, and a significant level of physical and emotional stamina.



The focus of this position is to provide extensive personal and physical assistance to students who have physical disabilities, often presenting in combination with cognitive disabilities.

Regular and consistent communication with families and professional staff regarding medical care is required. Built on Division values, the LPN must proactively establish healthy, clear boundaries and maintain collaborative relationships with the student's family and the school team. The LPN must successfully balance the teacher's authority as the educational lead of the classroom while maintaining independent, autonomous clinical accountability for the medical safety of the child.

Practical Nurse

Program certificate Registration with the College of Practical Nurses (CLPNA) Previous experience is an asset Licensure & Education: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) holding current registration in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Ongoing participation in courses, seminars, and specialized training related to complex pediatric care is expected.

Experience supporting children with complex medical/cognitive disorders is a highly valued asset. Knowledge of or willingness to become proficient in the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, assistive technology, visual aids, sign language, and picture exchange communication (PECS) to actively facilitate the student's non-verbal communication. Requires high levels of Communication, Interpersonal skills, Medical assessment skills, Problem solving, Teamwork, Client services skills, and Planning.

This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check. This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Hours of Work: 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday)

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FullTime (Stony Plain)
🏢 Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education
📍 Stony Plain