Licensed Practical Nurse

Spirit River is a rural community hospital that serves five municipalities. Residents in the area enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreational activities including golf, hiking, snowmobiling, hockey, horseback riding western entertainment like chuck wagon races and bull riding. Develop your skills with good learning opportunities and mentorship from acute med/surg and emergency. Be part of the team of all disciplines with the small town know your neighbor attitude and have the benefits of a regional city less than an hour way. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

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).

Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills to work independently and as a team.

Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E.S. course. Palliative Care course/experience. NVCI course. It’s Your Move course. Foot care course/experience.