Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

This exciting opportunity with the Medical Float Pool will involve training and working on the various medical units at Red Deer Regional Hospital. You will gain valuable experience in different clinical areas on different units including neurology/stroke, nephrology, palliative/oncology, and general internal medicine. You will build working relationships and collaborate closely with staff on multiple medical units to deliver high-quality patient care through peer support and empathy. You will work cohesively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient & family-centered care, and proactive discharge planning. You will develop mentorship and leadership skills with access to professional development and educational opportunities.

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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the organization's shared vision and values.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Medical Float Pool Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications: Recent experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in one of the following areas: neurology/stroke, nephrology, palliative/oncology, and/or general internal medicine. Recent experience working in a medical float pool. Please attach a resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Advanced authorizations through CLHA are required for medication administration via a central line (CVC, PICC, or IVAD) and administering parenteral nutrition.

Preferred Qualifications: As required.