Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

The LPN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic and comprehensive care to residents and families. They are responsible for team leading and ensuring safe, quality care in accordance with established standards and policies.

Job details

Your Opportunity: St. Therese Villa is a compassionate community dedicated to providing individualized care for residents requiring level 4 supportive living and specialized dementia care. Our holistic services include recreation therapy and spiritual care, all designed to enhance quality of life and support overall well-being. We take pride in our person-centered approach, ensuring each resident’s unique needs are met—including the distinctive option for couples to continue living together, even when different levels of care are required. Apply today and begin a rewarding career with St. Therese Villa and Covenant Health, where compassion and excellence go hand in hand. Please note: Classifications Under Review. Description: Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE St. Therese Villa Collective Agreement. Classification: Licensed Practical Nur 1860.93 Union: COV AUPE (St. Therese Villa) Unit and Program: Daily Assisted Living Primary Location: St. Therese Villa Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 17-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 27-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.17 Maximum Salary: $43.41 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 in a long-term care or geriatric setting. Basic knowledge of long-term care principles, including chronic disease management, medication administration, and wound care. Supervise and oversee Health Care Aides (HCA’s) in the administration of medications, ensuring compliance with prescribed protocols and safety standards. Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform nursing tasks with accuracy and compassion. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team. Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions. Preferred Qualifications: Certification or additional training in Geriatric Nursing or Long-Term Care Nursing (e.g., Certified Nurse in Long-Term Care (CNLTC)). 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. Skills in managing complex medical conditions and providing support for residents with cognitive impairments.

What you’ll do

The LPN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic and comprehensive care to residents and families. They are responsible for team leading and ensuring safe, quality care in accordance with established standards and policies.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of a Practical Nursing program with active registration with the CLHA and Basic Life Support certification. A minimum of one year of experience in long-term care or geriatric settings is required.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Holistic Care
• Dementia Care
• Medication Administration
• Wound Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Clinical Nursing Skills
• Team Leadership
• Patient Advocacy
• Crisis Management
• Electronic Health Records
• Communication Skills
• Empathy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services