Are you passionate about using your nursing skills to make a difference in the lives of adults who are experiencing problems as a result of their alcohol use, other drug use or gambling? Lander Treatment Centre, located in Claresholm, is a 48-bed short-term intensive, bed based addiction treatment facility. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working in Addiction Services, you can offer hope, empathy and compassion to clients who are looking to make changes in their lives. It is truly rewarding to be part of a dedicated team who are supporting clients to reach their recovery goals. As a LPN, you will be an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing direct nursing care for clients including: pre-admission treatment matching, admission assessments, care planning, management of physical and mental health issues, medication management and discharge planning and processes. Our staffing includes RN/RPNs, LPNs, Addiction Counsellors, Mental Health Clinician, Client Care Assistants, Recreation Therapist, Recreation Therapy Assistants, and Administration. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your assessment skills, ability to be self-directed, work effectively with the team, and demonstrate time management, organizational and critical thinking skills are key elements to being successful in this role. Working in a therapy environment, you will possess strong communication, interpersonal and relational skills to support patient and family centred care. Due to the location of the position in Claresholm, AB, applicants within the south zone are welcome to apply.
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: Lander Treatment Centre
- Primary Location: Lander Treatment Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team model. Strong communication skills to provide client education to individuals and groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
Addictions and Mental Health treatment experience. Experience as a LPN in an Emergency and/or psychiatric nursing setting. Experience with the management of Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Experience with Opioid Agonist Therapy. Charge experience.
