Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The town of Peace River is nestled in the beautiful Peace River valley and is the cultural and economic hub of the Peace Region of northwestern Alberta. The town population is about 6000 with a surrounding catchment of 10,000. Peace River offers great education, and the residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities including golfing, hockey, camping skiing and swimming. Come join our team in a dynamic rural emergency department. You will be working closely with physicians and members of a multidisciplinary team to provide care for patients while following AHS values. Previous experience in an ER department is preferred. You will be responsible for caring for patients from CTAS 1-5. This ER department is a stroke, cardiac and trauma center for the area. 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. Temporary accommodations and relocation may be considered.
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:

Emergency

Primary Location:

Peace River Comm Hlth Ctr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.70

Posting End Date:

14-OCT-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

24-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

10

Shifts per cycle:

35

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

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:

A minimum of 2 years ER experience with charge roles is required. Must be able to manage Cardiac and Respiratory events, Strokes and Traumas for all age groups. Must have excellent critical thinking and assessment skills. Required CTAS, ACLS, Fundamentals of Emergency Room Nursing (FERN), Connect Care. Education Reimbursed - courses deemed applicable to current position.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of emergency department experience.