Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are looking to add a team of experienced LPN professionals to support the implementation of a Psychiatric Emergency Department in the central zone within Red Deer Regional Hospital Emergency Department. We are looking for individuals passionate about supporting clients and their families through significant addiction and/or mental health crises. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our clients through the path of care continuum. They will be responsible for bedside care to our patients, liaising with the families and medical team, and being a part of the overall treatment team. As an LPN, you will provide mentorship and leadership within the team environment based on your scope of practice and skill set. An ability to create strong relationships with the patients, families, and our team are a critical asset to this position. You have strong assessment skills, ability to use critical thinking, flexibility, and ability to work in a high paced and acute environment. As this is a new program, you will have interest in program development, providing feedback regarding the program, and be willing to support overall analysis of the program as it is developed. 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:

Psychiatric Emergency Supports

Primary Location:

Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.67

Posting End Date:

02-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

12-SEP-2025

Temporary End Date:

30-MAR-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

28

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.