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Licensed Practical Nurse

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$33.16 - CA$43.42/hr

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life ...

Alberta Health Services

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bassano, AB · On-site

CA$33.16 - CA$43.42/hr

The LPN provides safe and effective nursing care according to AHS policies and Continuing Care Health Service Standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports ...

Alberta Health Services

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brooks, AB · On-site

CA$33.16 - CA$43.42/hr

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 ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for lpn in Alberta is $24.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lpn vs Medical Assistant?

AspectLpnMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsLicensed Practical Nurse licensePost-secondary certificate or diploma
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, clinicsDoctor's offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesAdminister medications, patient care, basic proceduresVital signs, patient prep, administrative tasks
Scope of PracticeMore advanced nursing tasksAssist with exams, basic patient care

While both Lpn and Medical Assistant work in healthcare settings, Lpn roles involve more advanced nursing duties and require licensure, whereas Medical Assistants focus on administrative and basic clinical tasks. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are some common challenges licensed practical nurses face when working in fast-paced healthcare settings?

Licensed Practical Nurses often work in environments such as hospitals, clinics, or long-term care facilities where patient needs can change rapidly. One common challenge is managing multiple patients with varying levels of care needs while maintaining accuracy in documentation and medication administration. LPNs must also effectively communicate with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. Developing strong organizational and time-management skills helps LPNs navigate these demands and provide high-quality patient care.

What is an LPN?

LPNs, or Licensed Practical Nurses, are healthcare professionals who provide basic nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and doctors. Their responsibilities typically include monitoring patients' health, administering medications, assisting with daily activities such as bathing and dressing, and updating patient records. LPNs work in various settings like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and private homes. They play an essential role in supporting both patients and other healthcare staff to ensure quality care.

What does an LPN do?

A Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, is a Nurse who performs patient care and administrative tasks. They work under the supervision of Registered Nurses and doctors. Some of the responsibilities of an LPN include, administiring medications, changing bandages, monitoring and documenting the patients health, supervising nursing aids, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. LPNs generally work in traditional health care settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes. They can also work in private homes if needed.

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Infographic showing various Lpn job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,853 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services

Calgary, AB

CA$33.16 - CA$43.42/hr

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Your Opportunity:

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position includes the role of Interventionist and Case Manager as outlined below. As a Case Manager, the (LPN) is accountable for assigned caseload with the responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, make service recommendations and referrals, monitor service delivery including deficiencies in service delivery, care planning, manage reassessment/waitlists and discharge processes, and coordinate care transitions across care settings. The LPN will provide front line interventions and a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. The LPN demonstrates knowledge and accountability for the following three client groups: Short Term Acute (STAC), Acute and Wellness who present with single unmet health needs. When managing client care, LPNs demonstrate the eleven principles of case management (AHS, 2010). LPNs are responsible and accountable to complete the requisite education including but not limited to Case Management and Care Planning, work with their Care Manager and mentor to guide their learning and development of skills required in the case manager role, reflect and identify practice areas for improvement, demonstrate knowledge and ability to communicate, consult and collaborate with the interprofessional team. The LPN will utilize critical thinking throughout the nursing process in identifying and seeking support when the needs of the client have changed unexpectedly, and the care required exceeds the individual's competency.

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, 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: Seniors North
  • Primary Location: Northwest Centre 1
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
  • Temporary End Date: 29-AUG-2027
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 4
  • Shifts per cycle: 20
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $33.16
  • Maximum Salary: $43.42
  • Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program and registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), the LPN will work within their scope of practice when conducting assessments, determining service needs, negotiating service options, making service recommendations and referrals that will align with the current Standard provincial Job Description for the LPN role, which includes the Case Manager role. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel to care for clients in their homes or in the community every day. Possession of a valid drivers' license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use, and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) up to 30 Ibs as a regular part of the job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work. Experience with CVADs, wound care, drain care, ostomy care, catheter care, and client teaching. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation within the past year. Minimum of two years current nursing experience with one year in a community-based setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPN's. Recent work experience in a community-based setting. 3 years Acute Care experience preferred. 2 years Home Care experience preferred. Experience in case management practice and completion of AHS Case Management Education preferred. Experience with Connect Care.

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