Licensed Practical Nurse

Original job posting

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides optimum care for convalescent, acutely or chronically ill, home care, and long-term care patients. They function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary care team to promote health and healing.

Job details

Position #: 121516 Expected Start Date: September 30, 2026 Union: CUPE Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital City/Town: North Battleford Department: Day Surgery Combined OPR & Post-Anesthetic RR & Pre- & Post-Operative Care Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: November 06, 2027 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 12 weeks: * 36 shifts of 11.78 hours * 3 shifts of 8 hours Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78) Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 16 $36.160 to $38.720 (3 step range) Travel Required: No Job Description: Promotes health and healing by functioning as a member of the care team to provide optimum care for convalescent, acutely/chronically ill, home care and long-term care clients/patients/residents. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Practical Nursing diploma Licenses * College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan Membership * College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS) Knowledge and Abilities * Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs * Strong interpersonal skills * Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook) * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands * Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice Other Information * Valid driver's license, where required * IV Course Certification required or willing to obtain within six months at your own expense. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides optimum care for convalescent, acutely or chronically ill, home care, and long-term care patients. They function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary care team to promote health and healing.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Practical Nursing diploma and be members of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan. Additionally, applicants must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with IV certification required or obtainable within six months.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Practical nursing
• Patient care
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office
• Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
• Workload prioritization
• Communication skills
• IV certification
• Postoperative Care
• Chronic Diseases
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Microsoft Excel
• Reconciliation
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Convalescence
• Home Health Care
• Interpersonal Communications
• Long-Term Care
• Microsoft Outlook
• Diploma In Nursing
• Surgery
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses