Your Opportunity

Join George McDougall – Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and enjoy Alberta’s natural beauty while making a meaningful impact in a 12 bed rural hospital. You’ll work to your full scope caring for a diversity of clients in Acute Care and the Emergency Department while delivering patient- and family centered, evidence informed care as part of a multidisciplinary team. We’re seeking a strong problem solver and decision maker who can assess, plan, and evaluate interventions while actively engaging patients and families in their care. This role offers broad training, a supportive environment, and the unique rewards of rural nursing. Resting amid dense forest along the shore of its namesake lake, Smoky Lake offers an exceptional quality of life rooted in rich Alberta history and small town charm. Established during Alberta’s early settlement era, the community reflects deep agricultural and cultural heritage, with contemporary amenities thoughtfully interwoven among preserved historic sites. The surrounding landscape supports a thriving farmers’ market and access to the popular Iron Horse Trail that offers year round outdoor recreation alongside a range of local sports and social activities. Located on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional lands of the Métis, this heritage is celebrated nearby at Métis Crossing through unique cultural experiences. With affordable housing, a welcoming and close knit community, excellent recreation facilities, and Edmonton just 90 minutes away, Smoky Lake is an ideal place to build a career, raise a family, and become part of a community.

We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

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 organization's shared vision and values.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Acute; Emergency Primary Location: Smoky Lake Health Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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

Experience in the last year with acute and/or emergency care, wound care, IV initiation, and medication administration. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Current certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS).

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Smoky Lake)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Smoky Lake