Licensed Practical Nurse - Transition Unit at Alberta Health Services

Imagine Living and Thriving in a City with the Heart of a Small Town. Exciting Opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Cold Lake, Alberta. Are you passionate about providing patient- and family-centered care? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle? Cold Lake could be your new home! We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team. This position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled professional who values community connection, collaborative care, and personal growth. Why Choose Cold Lake? Nestled beside Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Cold Lake offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant city living. With a population of over 20,000, we offer the amenities of a city while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere of a small town. Cold Lake is a four-season destination, with endless recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, hiking, skiing, and more. It’s also home to 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canada’s busiest fighter base, and supported by strong industries in tourism, oil and gas, and agriculture. Whether you're exploring nature, building your career, or connecting with a close-knit community, Cold Lake is a place where you can truly thrive. Apply today and discover the professional and personal rewards of life in Cold Lake.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Transition Unit
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 23-JUL-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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).

Additional Required Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. Strong ability to work in a collaborative team demonstrating adaptability and flexibility from day to day. Proven critical thinking, decision-making and assessment skills. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks which may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling pushing, stooping and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment. 1 year LPN experience in a long-term care/home care/acute care setting in the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Supportive Pathways or any dementia related courses. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Palliative Care. Nail Care.