Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Unit 39 Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting youth and their families through their mental health admission as a member of our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily care of our patients, liaising with families and medical team as an active member of the overall treatment team. The successful candidate will have strong assessment skills, ability to use critical thinking, flexibility, the willingness to work in a fast-paced and acute environment. Open to LPN candidates seeking employment, new grads are welcome to apply. Red Deer is in Central Alberta, midway between the major cities of Edmonton and Calgary. Red Deer has all the conveniences "Big Box Stores" of a small city but with the rural small town friendly community. Red Deer has all the amenities you need: great school systems, well-equipped hospitals and health centers. One of the best reasons to relocate to Red Deer is how cost-effective the city is. "The city also has low rent and housing prices compared to other cities of its size. A one-bedroom apartment in the city costs anywhere from $800 to $1,200 CAD per month, and suburban family townhomes can be rented for about $1,000 to $1,800 CAD a month" 3 Reasons People Love Living in Red Deer | Andrew Russell & Associates Red Deer, AB Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Redfin
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:

Unit 39 Child Psychiatry

Primary Location:

Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.67

Posting End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

11-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

10-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, 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.