Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide holistic, person-centred nursing care to residents and families as part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care and applying clinical judgment to support safe, positive outcomes. Support staff and learners through coaching and mentoring, contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives, and foster respectful, inclusive collaboration.

Job details

Your Opportunity: St. Michael’s Health Centre offers compassionate continuing care to individuals with diverse needs in a warm, homelike setting. Our specialized programs support post-acute recovery following strokes, surgeries, or accidents, as well as individualized day programs designed to meet physical, social, and memory-related needs. We are committed to holistic care, with a strong emphasis on spiritual care, dementia support, and supported living. Our comprehensive services include post-acute rehabilitation, complex mental health care, dementia care, level 2 supported living, palliative care, and long-term care. Discover meaningful career opportunities at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare. Apply today and become part of a compassionate community dedicated to enriching lives and making a lasting difference. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN practices to full scope, applying professional nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to support safe care and positive health outcomes. The role is committed to providing person-centred, culturally safe, and inclusive care that respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, values, and needs of patients/residents and families. The LPN contributes to a culture of learning and professional practice excellence by orienting, coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of staff, students, and learners. The role promotes knowledge sharing and collaborative practice to enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. The LPN fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful engagement and equitable opportunities for growth and development. The LPN demonstrates leadership within their scope of practice by coordinating care activities, supporting effective team functioning, and contributing to quality improvement and patient/resident safety initiatives. The incumbent fosters professional relationships with patients/residents, families, colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team, promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging. The LPN practices in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, professional ethics, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies, and procedures of Covenant Health. The role supports Covenant Health's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation through respectful and culturally responsive practice. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement. Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: COV AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Dementia Care Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 22-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 25 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with dementia or in a similar geriatric care setting. Basic understanding of dementia care principles, including techniques for managing challenging behaviors. Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform a range of nursing tasks with precision and care. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions with residents and their families. Preferred Qualifications: Certification or additional training in dementia care (e.g., Certified Dementia Care Specialist). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Training in non-pharmacological interventions and behavior management techniques.

What you’ll do

Provide holistic, person-centred nursing care to residents and families as part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care and applying clinical judgment to support safe, positive outcomes. Support staff and learners through coaching and mentoring, contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives, and foster respectful, inclusive collaboration.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a practical nursing program or recognized equivalent, active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C, and at least one year of dementia or similar geriatric care experience. Candidates should have dementia care knowledge, strong clinical and communication skills, and patience and empathy; dementia care, crisis intervention, EHR, and behavior-management training are preferred.

Listed skills

• Dementia care · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dementia Care
• Practical Nursing
• Clinical Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Holistic Care
• Person-Centred Care
• Culturally Safe Care
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Care Coordination
• Staff Coaching and Mentoring
• Patient and Resident Safety
• Quality Improvement
• Behavior Management
• Electronic Health Records

Job areas

• Healthcare

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