Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about using your nursing skills to make a difference in the lives of adults who are experiencing problems as a result of their alcohol use, other drug use or gambling? Lander Treatment Centre, located in Claresholm, is a 48-bed short-term intensive, bed based addiction treatment facility. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working in Addictions and Mental Health (AMH), you can offer hope, empathy and compassion to clients who are looking to make changes in their lives. It is truly rewarding to be part of a dedicated team who are supporting clients to reach their recovery goals. As a LPN, you will be an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing direct nursing care for clients including: pre-admission treatment matching, admission assessments, care planning, management of physical and mental health issues, medication management and discharge planning and processes. Our staffing includes RNs, LPNs, Addiction Counsellors, Mental Health Clinician, Client Care Assistants, Recreation Therapist, Recreation Therapy Assistants, and Administration. With no on-site physicians, you will participate in team decision making in line with Recovery Alberta policies. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your assessment skills, ability to be self-directed, work effectively with the team, and demonstrate time management, organizational and critical thinking skills are key elements to being successful in this role. Working in a therapy environment, you will possess strong communication, interpersonal and relational skills to support patient and family centred care. Due to the location of the position in Claresholm, AB, applicants within the south zone are welcome to apply.
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:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Lander Treatment Centre

Primary Location:

Lander Treatment Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

14-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

24-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.08

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:

Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team model. Strong communication skills to provide client education to individuals and groups. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through employment references. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Preferred Qualifications:

Addictions and Mental Health treatment experience. Experience as a LPN in an Emergency and/or psychiatric nursing setting. Experience with the management of Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Experience with Opioid Agonist Therapy. Charge experience.