Your Opportunity

With opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, discover a whole different professional practice, and way of life, in the northwestern reaches of the province in the cozy hamlet of Fort Vermilion (population around 730). The oldest European settlement in Alberta, this close-knit community sits on the reddish-colored clay banks of the Peace River and is located about 660 kilometers from Edmonton and 530 kilometers northeast of Grande Prairie. Fort Vermilion has many up-to-date amenities to serve its inhabitants as well as the surrounding rural community. The St.

Theresa General

Hospital in Fort Vermilion overlooks the beautiful Peace River Valley and provides acute, continuing care and 24-hour emergency services. Expand your skills and expertise working and living in this rich and diverse rural northern community and discover unexpected hidden gems far from tourist hotspots. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta.



Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

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: Acute Care Primary Location: Ft Vermilion Gen Hos/Mntl Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.05 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, 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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Connect Care training, Acute Care experience.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Fort Vermilion)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Fort Vermilion