01 Oct
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Primary Care Alberta
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Alberta
01 Oct
Primary Care Alberta
Alberta
The Public Health (PH) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of the Edmonton Zone PH team that providesintegrated, strength-based, family-centered public healthcare services. The School Health (SH) program includescomprehensive immunization, health promotion, and harm reduction approaches to school health services that buildhealthy school communities. As an LPN in this setting, you recognize that a school communities health is linked withthe health of individual students, staff, their families, and neighborhoods. You support the empowerment of the entireschool population to improve overall health status including the delivery of immunizations to school aged children. Inpartnership with the multi-disciplinary team, you implement and evaluate the annual immunization service delivery inschool settings. You will incorporate data to improve overall school health. The LPN may support and participate in healthpromotion activities in the school setting. This position requires to have ability to carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment; pack,push, pull, and transport heavy and/or awkward supplies; walk 3-4 blocks, climb 3-4 flights of stairs to deliver services;carry out awkward and repetitive movements for an entire 7.75-hour shift, including sitting, standing, and/or bending forlong periods of time. Ability to document in an electronic medical record continuously throughout the shift. Ability to beself-directed and to exercise independent nursing judgment within the scope of practice. Strong analytical, critical thinking,decision-making, and organizational skills. Expertise in delivering educational presentations (public speaking) to adultsand school-aged children.
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, demonstrated skill level and PCA policies and procedures.
You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of PCA.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Public Health - Healthy Schools Program
Primary Location: Bonnie Doon Public Health Ctr
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 30
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $33.16
Maximum Salary: $43.42
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Public Health - Healthy Schools Program
Primary Location: Bonnie Doon Public Health Ctr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 30
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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 practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications
Current Immunization certificate is required if graduated prior to June 2022. Ability to work in a loud, chaotic, busyenvironment with school-aged children and families. Compliance with appropriate hand hygiene techniques, includingregular use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap. Working knowledge of computer applicationsincluding basic word processing, email, and data entry required. Duties must be completed independently within scopeof practice but also interdependent within a larger multidisciplinary team. Previous experience working with diversecommunities, groups and/or organizations (i.e., ethno-cultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+,vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.). Ability to be self-directedand to exercise independent nursing judgment within scope of practice. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience ininterdisciplinary teamwork. Strong written and oral communication skills. Robust analytical, critical thinking, decisionmaking, and organizational skill. Expertise in delivering educational presentations (public speaking) to adults and schoolaged children. Ability to perform other nursing duties to support programs and services within Edmonton Zone PublicHealth as required. Recent experience (within the past two years) working with school age children and their familiesrequired.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with school-aged children and their families, diverse cultures, & vulnerable populations. Knowledge,understanding & demonstrated use of the social determinants of health & health promotion strategies. School Health orPublic Health nursing experience. Community-based pediatric Addiction and Mental Health nursing experience. HealthPromotion and Harm Reduction Experience. Indigenous Cultural and Sensitivity training.
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