Licensed Practical Nurse -Public Health Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Our Public Health team has a great opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team and be part of our culture and positive working environment. As the LPN, you will represent Public Health in delivering primary health services to individuals, families, groups and communities. The incumbent will effectively use the nursing process to deliver safe, ethical and patient/family centered health care, with attention to diversity and the social determinants of health. Focus is on improving access to immunization services; to identify and strategically overcome barriers to immunization; and to form partnerships with community agencies to immunize hard to reach populations. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking skills, is self-motivated, respectful, possesses conflict management skills, is accountable, able to hold themselves to a high level of integrity, and is patient and community minded: someone who is passionate about making positive impacts on the communities they serve. The PHN provides practical care including the promotion of wellness, prevention of illness, and to maintain and restore health and social well-being. Where acuity/complexity of patient/client requires, or as directed, confer with other professionals accountable for clinical leadership. Other Duties as required. PCA 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. We look forward to hearing from you!
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, demonstrated skill level and PCA 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 PCA.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: High Prairie Public Health
- Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 20-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Successful completion of an approved immunization course is required within the first three (3) months of employment, with proof provided within six (6) months of the start date. The LPN in Public Health provides services in both clinic and community settings, including schools, and may be exposed to varying environmental conditions. The role requires lifting, moving, and transporting supplies (up to 50 lbs), as well as performing physical tasks such as bending, crouching, and accessing cabinetry to support clinical activities, including immunization and care of young children. Duties may involve walking distances, climbing stairs, and prolonged periods of standing, sitting, or repetitive movement. Proficiency in basic computer applications (word processing, email, electronic charting, and data entry) is required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive-in all-weather conditions in both urban and rural areas are also required.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 2 years recent Licensed Practical Nurse experience preferred. Related experience preferred, particularly in the community. Connect Care and previous public health and health promotion experience an asset.
