Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse who can demonstrate a past practice of excellence in nursing care delivery, interpersonal and human relation skills. The preferred successful candidate will: Have current CLPNA registration Two years of recent satisfactory experience Current pediatric experience and/or evidence of ongoing professional development related to pediatrics A philosophy of Family Centered care A willingness to support and work well within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate positive outcome for child and family Evidence of ongoing professional development Applicable advanced certification within the desired/specific specialty area Be a mature, motivated, self-directed person with demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills as evidenced by performance appraisals, reference checks and interview participation Be able to work positively, effectively, and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team, in the provision of family focused care Have up-to-date computer training BCLS-HCP certificate required IV initiation competence is desirable Must be physically able to handle job requirements
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: Unit 26/Pediatrics Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 12 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
Ability and availability to pick up a combination of days, evenings, nights, weekends and short-call shifts
Preferred Qualifications:
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care as part of an interprofessional healthcare team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making in accordance with applicable legislation, professional standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and a current BCLS-HCP certificate are required. The preferred candidate has two years of recent satisfactory experience, pediatric experience or related professional development, strong communication and organizational skills, and availability for varied shifts; IV initiation competence is desirable.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Pediatric Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Patient Safety
- IV Initiation
- Computer Skills
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Pediatrics
- Nursing Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- High-Quality Care
- CLHA Registration
- Practice Permit
- BCLS-HCP
- IV Initiation
- Professional Development
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Computer Training
- Days
- Nights
- Weekends
- Short-Call Shifts
