Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care & Obstetrics

St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre, located in St. Paul is seeking a confident and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our rural hospital team. In this unique role, you’ll be a vital member of both the interdisciplinary team and the community, delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centered care while building lasting connections. This position offers the chance to practice to the full scope of your profession in a collaborative, evidence-based environment. In our small, supportive team, you may also step into the Charge Nurse role, providing leadership within our acute care and labour and delivery unit. Each day brings variety and reward as you assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with diverse needs. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong critical thinking, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster trusted relationships. We support your growth with opportunities for further education, continuous improvement, and contributing to the advancement of patient care. St. Paul, is “A people kind of place.” Located on the traditional lands of Treaty 6, and the beautiful lands of the Metis. It was founded in 1896 as a Metis colony where you can now find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. St. Paul also offers you the opportunity to purchase your home with affordable values. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post-secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul.

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 shared vision and values of the organization.

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).

Minimum 6 months bedside nursing experience in an acute care setting within the last year. The position does require the successful applicant to have experience in wound care, IV initiation and medication administration, IV, oral intramuscular and subcutaneous.

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Labour and Delivery and post-partum experience or a willingness to train is a must. As this facility cares for a variety of clients experience or training in palliative care is beneficial. Experience as a charge nurse and previous work as an RN in a rural setting is an asset. The following is also preferred. The following is also preferred: ACLS, NRP, FHS, training in LEAD II, and Non-Violent Crisis intervention.