Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Under the supervision of the Eating Disorder Manager, and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Calgary Eating Disorder Program will act as a primary care provider and utilize the Nursing process in delivering professional Nursing care to individuals who have an eating disorder and their families. This will include utilizing professional knowledge, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and clinical judgment. The LPN will participate in the provision of education and treatment in both individual and group formats. Primary responsibilities include medical monitoring of patients, and assessment, as well as group therapy and meal support therapy.
Description:
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: Eating Disorder Program, Inpatient Unit
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.54
- Posting End Date: 30-APR-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 10-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 27
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years have proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessment, and crisis intervention. Additionally, they must have familiarity with the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies. Mental health experience in acute care, inpatient psychiatry, and/or eating disorder experience required. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and provide hands-on care to patients in unpredictable, urgent situations. Experience dealing with the medical complications that could arise with eating disorders and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies. Must have skills in psychiatric, medical assessment, and crisis intervention. Using Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment needs, and Trauma Informed approach, the LPN supports adults and adolescents with eating disorders in understanding mental health, developing strategies to manage their mental illness, group therapy and meal support therapy. The LPN works as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team and further engages in group facilitation and individual support.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, families, and team members. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team. NVCI training. Certification in the Core Brain Story (available through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative) is preferred.
