Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are looking for Licensed Practical Nurses with experience in patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-based care to join the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre Team in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions within the knowledge and scope of practice of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. Reporting to the Manager of the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre, the LPN works as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides recovery-oriented services to clients struggling with complex addiction issues. The LPN has skills in risk assessments, completing assessments and screenings for clients to determine eligibility to the facility as well as, physical and mental health stability, treatment planning and monitoring of clients physical and addiction/mental health issues. The LPN is required to work collaboratively with community agencies, pharmacies, physicians and psychiatrists. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. 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.
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:

Medicine Hat Recovery Centre

Primary Location:

Medicine Hat Recovery Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

28-AUG-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

07-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Addiction and Mental Health Services. Experience with Connect Care preferred.