To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application, outlining your interest in working with Elbow River Healing Lodge (ERHL), your knowledge of health inequities within an Indigenous population, and relevant skills & experience. ERHL is an Indigenous-focused primary health care clinic that offers wraparound healthcare to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals and families. The goal of ERHL is to provide access to care that is safe and respectful of cultural beliefs. ERHL is made up of an interdisciplinary team providing medical support from physicians, nurses, and specialists. Connection to traditional FNMI healing and cultural services is supported by Elders/Knowledge Keepers. Social work, and outreach staff help clients with crisis support, resource navigation, case management, and advocacy. The vision of ERHL is to have healthy Indigenous communities that are connected and empowered to access healthcare. The LPN works within their scope utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the team to provide health services to patients throughout the life span with complex health needs including chronic disease, mental health conditions, and socio-economic challenges. Primary responsibilities will include general primary care nursing duties, procedures such as routine wound care, ear care, foot care, vaccinations, screening tests, other injections as ordered, phlebotomy, and overall support for clinical operations. In this role the LPN works both independently and as part of the team which requires critical thinking and clinical skills in triaging care of complex clients in possible crisis, using internal and external resources while maintaining a patient and family-centered approach. The LPN will consistently practice cultural sensitivity in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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 PCA 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 PCA.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Elbow River Healing Lodge
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 23-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- 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:
Knowledge & respect for the diversity of Indigenous populations, communities, culture, and history. Minimum 3 years experience working with Indigenous people/communities. Successful completion of training, and experience in administering immunizations & performing phlebotomy. Experience working with complex high-risk clients, addictions, and mental health. Minimum 3 years in primary health care community clinic setting. Proven critical thinking and ability to take initiative. Experience with difficult clients and aptitude for de-escalation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated attention to detail & accuracy. Strong communication; ability to relay patient information to other health care providers in a timely, concise, accurate manner to facilitate treatment decisions. Ability to balance numerous demands & conflicting priorities. Recent skills with wound care assessment & management. Training in Stages of Change, Trauma Informed Care & Anti-oppressive practice is an asset. Certification in and experience with foot care is an asset.
