Job Description

Your Opportunity:
This position is currently in Grande Prairie within a supportive office environment. You will be working in conjunction with Case Managers as well as work with HCAs that are supervised by the Personal Support Coordinators. Additionally, you will work with allied health, community paramedics, EMS, lodge partners, pharmacies and physicians. This type of nursing requires someone with a strong skillset in assessment and critical thinking. You will be working with clients from birth to end of life spectrum. You will be required to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team as well as with the clients and their support networks. You will provide care to clients needing frontline nursing support and assist the HCAs trouble-shoot issues with the medications assistance program (MAP) and work with the Case Managers to identify risks to clients and possible interventions. You will be going to lodges and community clients' homes, often independently. You will bring to the position your health care knowledge, strong nursing & communication skills, positive approach and willingness to work as part of a team as well as an ability to work independently. You will actively participate in quality improvement initiatives. You will participate in assigned committees/working groups/meetings. You must have available, for work purposes at all times, a reliable vehicle with business insurance. You must be comfortable driving in any weather/road conditions. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Grande Prairie Home Care

Primary Location:

Grande Prairie Virene Building

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.50

Posting End Date:

24-NOV-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

15-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

15-DEC-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

30

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:

Current CPR. 1-2 years' experience in Home Care. Reliable vehicle for work purposes, acceptable drivers abstract, business insurance for your vehicle. 3-5 years LPN experience dealing with all entire age spectrum including seniors. Currently registered with CLPNA as an LPN in good standing. Be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Strong communication skills. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E. S. Palliative Care course/experience. Foot care course/experience. Wound care. It's Your Move course. Medication Assistance Program (MAP).