Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care and Obstetrics

St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre, located in St. Paul is seeking a confident and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 will provide care in multiple areas including acute care, labour and delivery, mental health, and emergency. 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, affordable housing, 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, 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).

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. For Internationally Education LPN’s: Qualified candidates will be invited to interview and if successful, may complete a 4- week Elsevier Shadow Health e-SIM course with a minimum score of 80% as part of the final assessment process. For those candidates who successfully complete both the interview and e-SIM assessment will be required to attend a 3-week centralized orientation in Edmonton prior to starting the unit/program specific orientation. Labour and Delivery and post-partum experience or a willingness to train is a must. 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.

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse). As this facility cares for a variety of clients experience or training in palliative care is beneficial. Experience as a charge nurse as is previous work as an RN in a rural setting. The following is also preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Fetal Heart Surveillance (FHS) training in LEAD II.