Licensed Practical Nurse

Bassano, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Bassano Health Centre is an acute and continuing care facility. Core programs at the Bassano Health Centre include 24-hour emergency, medicine, ambulatory care services, primary care clinic services, and community health. Bassano Health Centre has 4 acute care, and 8 continuing care beds. As a member of the CoAct team, you will provide a variety of nursing services to patients and families while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. The LPN provides safe and effective nursing care according to AHS policies and Continuing Care Health Service Standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patients physical, mental, and emotional state and assists the patient with activities of daily living. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of the patient. Bassano is in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 140 km east of Calgary and 160 km northwest of Medicine Hat. This position qualifies for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program, which reimburses $4,000 per year (up to a maximum of 5 years) for working in the rural Bassano setting.
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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Medical Nursing Unit

Primary Location:

Bassano Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

12-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

22-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$27.58

Maximum Salary:

$36.13

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited 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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of one (1) year experience in adult med/surg nursing experience within the last 2 years. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of CoACT and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Current IV, Level 1 CVC, epidural, PCA, Narcan and IV Direct certifications. NRP, STORK, ACORN.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2730692
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bassano, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned