Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Ponoka, which means Elk in Blackfoot, serves a large First Nations community. Our town is a vibrant community with the amenities you would want and a neighborly atmosphere for you and your family. Schools, shops, recreation facilities and our infamous Ponoka stampede grounds are here for your enjoyment! Ponoka is located along Highway 2 in the Battle River Valley within an hour drive to major cities. Our community provides a great opportunity for families, adventurists, and people wanting a rural life. The Ponoka Home Care program serves a large area of clients including the community of Ponoka and surrounding areas. We work closely with community groups, other health care services in the community and as part of a multidisciplinary team. As members of the multidisciplinary health care team, Licensed Practical Nurse's working within their scope of practice, collaborate on the delivery of care to meet the needs of clients. LPN's assist with the provision of nursing care to individuals in all developmental stages, contribute to the nursing diagnosis, and participate in nursing interventions and outcomes. 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.
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:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Home Care

Primary Location:

Ponoka Community Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

13-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

23-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

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:

Minimum three (3) years community nursing experience. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Connect Care, Care Manager, Microsoft Office and general computer skills.