Licensed & Registered Practical Nurses
- Reference Number
- JR51778695
- Date Posted
- 26/09/2025
- City
- Alberta
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Salary Range
- $52 000 - $65 000 /yr
Are you a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) looking to make a meaningful impact on healthcare? Drake Medox Health Services actively recruits skilled and compassionate nurses in all areas of practice across Canada from acute care and long-term care to community health and specialized clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities:
An LPN/RPN’s specific duties will vary depending on their work environment and provincial regulations. General responsibilities include:
Patient care: Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Key Responsibilities:
An LPN/RPN’s specific duties will vary depending on their work environment and provincial regulations. General responsibilities include:
Patient care: Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Monitoring and assessment: Taking and recording vital signs, observing patients, and reporting any changes in their condition to an RN or doctor.
- Medication administration: Administering prescribed oral, topical, and injectable medications. Some provinces may require additional training for more advanced procedures, such as IV therapy.
- Wound care: Cleaning and dressing wounds and assisting with other basic medical procedures.
Record keeping: Maintaining accurate and timely patient charts and health records, often using electronic health record (EHR) systems. - Patient and family education: Providing emotional and psychological support and educating patients and their families on health management and care instructions.
- Assisting with procedures: Helping physicians and RNs with medical procedures and collecting samples for lab testing.
Supervision: Depending on experience and provincial rules, some LPNs may supervise health care aids, or other unlicensed personnel. - Collaboration:
Working collaboratively with RNs, physicians, and allied health professionals
Respecting scopes of practice and consulting when care exceeds individual competencies
Supporting a positive team culture through respectful communication and shared decision-making
Qualifications:
- Education: Complete an accredited practical nursing diploma program in Canada.
- Licensing exam: After graduating, candidates must pass the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE). In the U.S., the equivalent exam is the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
- Registration: LPN/RPNs must register with their provincial or territorial regulatory body, such as the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), to receive a practice permit and must be in good standing.
- Clinical skills: LPNs/RPNs must have strong technical nursing abilities, such as administering medications and performing wound care.
- Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication is essential for interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
- Soft skills: Other important qualities include compassion, empathy, patience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Specialization (optional): Additional academic training or specialization for advanced roles or jurisdiction specific course
Essential Skills:
- Cognitive: Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving
- Communication: Clear verbal, written, and non-verbal communication
- Interpersonal: Empathy, professionalism, and teamwork
- Behavioral: Ethical judgment, accountability, and adaptability
- Physical/Sensory: Ability to perform clinical tasks and respond to patient needs
- Environmental: Ability to work in diverse settings and conditions
Salary will vary depending on the following:
- 52K – 65K Annually
- Experience
- Location
- Specialization
- Employer
- Bonuses and Overtime
Ready to Apply?
If you are seeking full-time placement opportunities in Canada, we encourage you to forward your resume. We look forward to speaking with you.
Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.
Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact jross@na.drakeintl.com