Your Opportunity

If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community-based settings in rural communities, then this position will be of interest to you.

The Licensed Practical

Nurse (LPN) in Home & Community Care works as a member of an inter-qualified health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. The LPN is responsible for her/his nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Home & Community Care Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families.

Based on the Continuing Care Case Management Competency Framework you demonstrate ability in the areas of personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, facilitating creative thinking, communicating and building relationships. Using a person-centered approach, you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. In collaboration with the client/family you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization.

There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker, including caring for clients in their homes or in the community. Please note this position is approximately 64 km SW outside of Calgary City Limits.

The Rural

South team is comprised of Diamond Valley, Okotoks, High River, Nanton, Claresholm and Vulcan. The farthest site is 160km south of the city.

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.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: High River / Home and Community Care Primary Location: High River Health Unit Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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 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

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).

Current Basic Cardiac Life

Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPN’s. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling upwards to 50 Ibs) as a regular part of the job.

Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work. Possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two years current nursing experience. Recent work experience in a community-based setting. Home & Community Care experience preferred.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (High River)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 High River