Licensed Practical Nurse
$68,973
Job description
Your Opportunity: There is an exciting opportunity to join our Child & Adolescent Addictions and Mental Health Team! We are looking to add an experienced LPN professional to support the Central Zone Child Psychiatry program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our young clients and their families through the path of care continuum.
They will be responsible for mental health assessment and triaging of psychiatry referrals. This requires an in-depth knowledge of mental health and addiction in children and youth. This position requires knowledge and skills in computer software programs. You understand the complex relationships between the youth's physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and spiritual health.
You will be patient centered, and family centered in your care practices, following Recovery Alberta's Values and Policies. You have strong assessment skills, ability to use critical thinking, flexibility, and ability to work in a high paced environment. 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: Child Youth and Family Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Services Primary Location: Sheldon Kennedy Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.
70 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: 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: Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children, youth and families with mental health and addiction concerns. Knowledge and experience of the psychiatry triage system.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong organizational skills, computer skills and ability to work with and collaborate with multidisciplinary team and community partners.
Description copied from Recovery Alberta's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.
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