Licensed Practical Nurse

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.

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.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care to residents and families.
• Take lead as team member, ensuring effective coordination and communication.
• Provide full scope of practice in safe, quality nursing care.
• Apply the Mission, Vision, Values, and policies of Covenant Health in all actions.

• Classification:
  Licensed Practical Nur 1860.93
• Union: COV AUPE (St. Therese Villa)
• Unit and Program:
  Daily Assisted Living – Float
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  St. Therese Villa
• Location Details:
  As Per Location
• Multi‑Site:
  Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.76
• Posting End Date: 20‑JUL‑2026
• Employee Class:
  Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
  
  27‑JUL‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.50
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern:
  Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
  As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.17
• Maximum Salary: $43.41
• Vehicle Requirement:
  Not Applicable

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level
  
  C).

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience working with individuals with dementia or in a similar geriatric care setting.
• Basic understanding of dementia care principles and techniques for managing challenging behaviours.
• Supervise and oversee Health Care Aides in the administration of medications, ensuring compliance with protocols and safety standards.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of long‑term care principles, including chronic disease management, medication administration, and wound care.

• 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.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s regulations and best practices for dementia care.
• Training in non‑pharmacological interventions and behaviour management techniques.