Job Description

Your Opportunity:
If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community based setting then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care Canmore and Banff ,works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. Working as a Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for assigned caseloads with the primary responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, care planning, and coordination of transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to the client need. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel for caring for clients in their homes or in Rural community. You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone. Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping and carrying equipment is required throughout the shift.
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.

Transition Company:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Home Care

Primary Location:

Canmore General Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Multisite

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

02-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

12-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

60

Shift Pattern:

Days, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$27.58

Maximum Salary:

$36.13

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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 two years current nursing experience in an Acute Care setting. Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, & IV (HPTP) therapy. Knowledge, skill, ability and willingness to work to full scope of practice. Commitment to continuous learning relevant to LPN practice. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the practice of conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments, care planning and service delivery. Ability to utilize critical inquiry to assess, plan and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on client outcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic use of technology and competency in computer, clinical electronic device use, and electronic documentation. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation within the past year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPN's. Recent work experience in a community-based setting, Home Care experience preferred. Experience working with complex chronic disease(s) and Palliative clients. Experience in Case management practice and completion of the McMaster AHS Case Management education. Advanced wound care certificate.