Your Opportunity

Join the dedicated and collaborative team on Unit 31 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, where we provide specialized care in nephrology and acute care medicine. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care in a energetic and supportive environment. Unit 31 embraces a team-based nursing approach, where LPNs are respected and valued for their clinical skills, critical thinking, and contributions to holistic patient care.

You will work closely with Registered Nurses, Health Care Aides, physicians, and allied health professionals to support patients with complex and evolving health needs. This is your opportunity to grow professionally, make meaningful connections with patients and colleagues, and be part of a unit that values collaboration, learning, and excellence in care. If you are passionate about nursing and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, we welcome you to bring your expertise and compassion to our team.

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.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 31 Nephrology/Diabetes/General Medicine Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available:



26-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 15 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

The successful candidate will possess minimum: Recent acute care Medical/surgical experience. Basic computer skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Proven competence in relevant technical nursing skills. Demonstrated responsibility to maintaining own continuing competence and willingness to learn new skills through Professional Development activities. Ability to work shifts and meet the physical requirement of the job.

Please submit one application for each position desired as copies of applications will not be submitted for multiple postings on your behalf. Applications must include an attached resume and cover letter including skills and ability for the position, since selection is based on information provided in the application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience on Unit 31, in nephrology, or acute care medicine preferred. Experience working with, and documenting in, Connect Care. Experience with hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis an asset. Advanced authorization through CLHA for Medication Administration via a Central Line, and Administering Parenteral Nutrition preferred.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Red Deer)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Red Deer