Licensed Practical Nurse

The Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions is a 120-bed facility with an attached outpatient program (community support services) of 40 spaces. There are three primary inpatient units at the site including Concurrent Disorders, Active Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Extended Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Transitions Unit. Professionals at the Centre believe in each individual’s potential for development and success. Our team includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologist, physicians, pharmacists, recreational and occupational therapists, dieticians and other mental health providers. Once a patient is ready for transition and re-entry into community living, follow-up support, outpatient programs and outreach services are coordinated for patients. These form a comprehensive treatment model with various service options for patients. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to demonstrate time management and prioritization skills in a rapidly changing environment; be self-directed and show initiative; strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; patient advocacy using a person-centered approach; and foster positive relationships within a team environment.

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: Extended/Transitions

Primary Location: Claresholm Centre for MH&A

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 19-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 10

Shifts per cycle: 50

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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).

The successful candidate will require the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and Health Information Act. Must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.

Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years of proven skills and experience in psychiatric assessment, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Active NVCI. Working knowledge of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed Care. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology.