Job Description

Your Opportunity:
AHS is Canada's first and largest province-wide, fully-integrated health system. AHS is a supportive employer with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive. Discover a whole different professional practice - and way of life - in La Crete! The "crest" or "rooster's comb" that gives the hamlet of La Crete its name rises above the plateau and overlooks the Mighty Peace River in the northwestern reaches of the province about 700 kilometres from Edmonton. Today, the population of the Hamlet is close to 3642 and offers all the essential amenities. Here you will find top-notch schools and excellent community support, especially from their Chamber of Commerce. Known for their hockey and basketball teams, the hamlet also boasts an arena, field house, and a popular bowling alley for people of all ages. Explore nearby parks, campgrounds, and trails or ride the ferry (one of only seven operating in Alberta) to a popular campground and recreational space. This family-oriented community is perfect for raising your family, purchasing affordable property, or for opening up your own local business. Connect to the community of La Crete - Welcome to your new home!
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:

Home Care

Primary Location:

La Crete Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

15-AUG-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

25-AUG-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

20

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

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:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay and excellent benefits, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Additional incentives include temporary housing (up to three months) and Relocation Assistance, based on eligibility and availability. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

Preferred Qualifications:

Rural Home Care experience.