Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works on an adolescent mental health unit supporting youth and families experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Using Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment needs, and Trauma Informed Care, the LPN supports youth in understanding mental health, develop strategies to manage their mental illness, and support families in this time of crisis. The LPN works as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team and further engages in group facilitation and individual support.

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 Recovery Alberta 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 Recovery Alberta.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Unit 23 - Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry

Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.70

Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 01-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 14-JAN-2028

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 42

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $33.16

Maximum Salary: $43.42

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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).

NVCI (non-violent crisis intervention). Two years of experience working in mental healthcare. Works to full scope of practice. Additionally, must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.

Previous child and adolescent experience preferred. Certification in the Core Brain Story (available through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative) is preferred. Experience with CPS model of care would be an asset.