Job Description

Your Opportunity:
If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community setting, this position may be of interest to you. We are currently seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Public Health nursing team. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta. In partnership with the Registered Nurse team lead, this LPN role will primarily focus on supporting seasonal immunization, delivering school-based immunization programs, and participating in other immunization efforts as per the LPN scope of practice. A comprehensive orientation to the AHS immunization program will be provided. To be successful you will be self-motivated, organized with excellent time management skills, and have strong communication skills both written and oral. You will demonstrate critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgement, problem solving skills, and strong decision-making ability. You will have an established ability to work independently, as well as positively, effectively, and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team. Utilizing patient and family centered care, you will be able to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and work conditions. Reporting to the Area Manager and as a member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and practices to full scope as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
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:

Primary Care Alberta

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Lacombe Public Health Nursing

Primary Location:

Lacombe Community Health Ctr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.50

Posting End Date:

29-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

09-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

01-APR-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

30

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, 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:

Must have successfully completed the Immunization Competency as outlined by the CLPNA's Competency Profile for Licensed. Practical Nurses, 5th Edition (2020). Possess a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle in good repair for work-related travel. Must be able to do chest compressions and be able to lift 15kg.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in Public Health or Home Care. Minimum of two years current nursing experience with one year in a community-based setting preferred. One (1) years' experience with electronic charting (i.e Meditech/Connect Care). Successfully completed the CLPNA Clinical Competency in Public Health and Clinic Nursing (R-3).