Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about providing compassionate, hands-on care to youth during a critical stage in their lives? The Red Deer Protective Safe House is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our multidisciplinary team at PChAD, a youth detox and treatment facility. As an LPN, you will be responsible for delivering safe, trauma-directed nursing care to youth in detox and early recovery. This includes monitoring physical and mental health, administering medications, and supporting recovery goals. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, fostering a respectful, culturally safe environment that promotes healing and dignity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment, a commitment to continuous learning, and strong self-motivation while prioritizing self-care. You will bring creativity and innovation to nursing practice, maintain a culturally competent and equity-informed approach, and uphold ethical conduct and professionalism in all interactions. Exceptional effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential to success in this role. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive team that values compassion, respect, and innovation in care. If you are committed to youth wellness and excellence in nursing practice, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our growing team.
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 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: Red Deer Protective Safe House
- Primary Location: The Protective Safe House
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 25-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 08-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 36
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Must be able to respond appropriately to situations requiring physical intervention. Physical capabilities required include lifting, bending, and participating in activity with the youth. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience working with youth and families, preferably in mental health or addictions settings.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with addictions care and/or completion of specialized addiction training is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills, along with training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Trauma-Informed Care principles.
