Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at The Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Center. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential medical care in a secure environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive health services for individuals in custody.
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:

Correctional Health Services

Primary Location:

Fort Saskatchewan Correc Ctr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

08-DEC-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

18-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

Varies

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

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:

Key Responsibilities Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. Conduct nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress. Collaborate with RNs, NPs, physicians, mental health professionals, social workers, and security staff to deliver integrated care. Respond promptly to medical emergencies and follow established protocols. Promote health education and preventive care within the correctional setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care Correctional Experience