Reporting to the manager of Skypointe II CMHRP, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will support clients living at Skypointe East in the Complex Mental Health and Addiction Rehabilitation Program. Utilizing principles of Patient Family Centered Care, Recovery, Trauma Informed and Psychosocial models of care, the LPN will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (Outreach Workers, Clinical Nurse Educator, Recreation Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Nursing staff (RN, RPN, and LPN’s), Mental Health Clinician, Behaviour Specialist, Social Worker, Administration, and Physicians) as well as partner agency staff to provide care to clients both on site and in the community. Each member works independently with limited review, consultation, and evaluation. Within the facility, there are other programs (Long-Term Care/Supportive Living/Hospice) operating. These programs may be sharing space and accessing programming individually and collaboratively. Attending regular consultation/case conferences to provide updates on clients, suggest and implement treatment plans and interventions. Attend psychiatry, medical, and other appointments with clients. Provide/supervise/observe clients taking their oral and injectable medications as required and monitor for side effects. Plan and facilitate group therapy activities.
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: Skypointe II Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Program
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.52
- Posting End Date: 22-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 02-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 21
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:
Working knowledge of Mental Health Act and Community Treatment Order legislation. Knowledge of psychotropic medications including side effects and administration. Knowledge of psychotic disorders. Familiarity with harm reduction principles. High level of independent practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 6 months experience working within an acute care/continuing care, or community Addiction and Mental Health program preferred. Minimum 2 years experience working within an acute care, continuing care, or community Addiction and Mental Health program preferred.
