This is an opportunity to work on Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit, which is an interdisciplinary team serving the needs of patients and families who require wide-ranging services within acute care at Chinook Regional Hospital. Unit 5A 'GARU' programs include ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly), BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) and GARU (Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation). We also offer Direct Community Admissions for both our GARU and BPSD program streams which provides valuable experience to professional staff working on 5A. Unit 5A's Team maintains a positive supportive culture welcoming recent staff to the team with excitement. 5A is a secured unit, offering specialty services in meeting needs of patients within our three program streams. Our unit staffing includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, Service Workers, Unit Clerks, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Recreation Therapy. We also strongly collaborate as a multidisciplinary team with programs partners such as Pharmacy, Registered Dietician, Infection, Prevention and Control and Spiritual Services. As Unit Manager I look forward to speaking with interested applicants through the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest.
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: Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment
Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.44
Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 29-APR-2027
Length of Shift in weeks: 10
Shifts per cycle: 22
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $33.16
Maximum Salary: $43.42
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment
Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.44
Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 29-APR-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 10
Shifts per cycle: 22
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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: 1 year acute care nursing experience within last 3 years.NVCI training.1 year experience in behavioral care relating to Dementia within last 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in secured setting be it community and/or acute care setting. Dementia Informed Care training or equivalence.
Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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