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Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Servicesabout 17 hours ago
Cardston, Alberta, Canada
CA$33 - CA$43/hour
Entry Level
Part-Time

About the role

Your Opportunity:

Nestled in the rolling foothills of southwest Alberta lies the quaint little town/county of Cardston. Just 30 minutes from the majestic Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Cardston is the only town that intersects both the Cowboy Trail and Canada's historic Mormon Trail. Rich in First Nations culture, pioneer heritage, cowboy tradition, and performing arts, Cardston makes a hospitable hub from which to experience southwest Alberta and Glacier National Park just across the border in Montana. If you enjoy an authentic experience, we invite you to saddle up and come to Cardston, a place for adventure, a place to come together, a place to remember!

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.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Acute Care/ ER Primary Location: Cardston Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 09-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 19-JUL-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 / 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:

Current certification for IV management and BGM. Recent acute medical/surgical nursing experience with strong knowledge base, preference will be given to candidates with one or more years of LPN experience. Successful candidate will be expected to work at full scope of practice. Must have demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills. Works well as a team member. Flexible in adapting to changes in workload and assignment as required. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Meditech. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred CTAS, ACLS, TNCC, and rural experience. Emergency Department an asset.

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