Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interprofessional health care team. You will utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to support 50 Continuing Care residents.

Job details

Your Opportunity: If you are an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Drayton Valley might be for you! In this position as a member of the nursing team you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for 50 Continuing Care residents that focuses on the delivery of excellent patient and family centered care. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing direct care to the elderly client, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer disease or other dementias. Drayton Valley is located in the Central Zone, just 133 km southwest of Edmonton and 172 km northwest of Red Deer. The town has a population of over 7,000. In and around the area are a library, movie theatre, bowling alley, camping areas, 6 golf courses, and an indoor swimming pool. The Omniplex encompasses three multi-purpose recreation facilities, all under one roof. Conveniently located in the heart of Lions West Valley Park, the Omniplex is surrounded by five baseball diamonds, a soccer field, the rodeo grounds, a secluded day-use park and a 40-site full-service RV Park. PLEASE NOTE: “All AHS employees are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.” 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: Long Term Care Primary Location: Drayton Valley Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08, 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: 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: 1 year experience in the Long Term Care Setting (LTC).

What you’ll do

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interprofessional health care team. You will utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to support 50 Continuing Care residents.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited practical nurse education program and hold active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. A current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP) certification is also required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing processes
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Patient care
• Elderly care
• Alzheimer disease care
• Dementia care
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Interprofessional collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services