Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience a whole new way of nursing - and way of life - in the beautiful town of Wabasca! Situated between two lakes and surrounded by 2,500 hectares of wetlands, Wabasca offers endless opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, bird watching, and camping. In this friendly, close-knit community, there’s also an aquatic centre, ice arena, schools K-12, Northern Lakes College, and plenty of trails for snow-mobiling, quadding, hiking and cross-country skiing. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy variety in your work and getting to know your patients on a personal level. Thorough orientation, training and mentorship will be provided. Having an understanding and respect for Indigenous culture, history, and health practices is essential for this role. When you arrive, we’ll do everything we can to support you and help you get settled. Subsidized AHS housing may be available within the hospital campus. We have independent houses, FourPlexes & shared units that are allocated on a first come first serve basis. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable & is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements. To start your northern adventure, apply now! We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about Wabasca, please copy & paste into your browser: https://rhpap.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Community-Profile-RESIDE-Wabasca.pdf and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vreYVY51Bg

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).

As Required.

As Required.