Licensed Practical Nurse

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 hael's Health Centre in Lethbridge and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare.
Please note:
Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

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 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: 10-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
  Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
  
  20-AUG-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

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.

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.

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.