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Government of Saskatchewan
Licensed Practical Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$64,856 / year median in Maryland
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Description Position #: V22674
Expected Start Date:
September 29, 2026Union:
CUPE Facility:
Indian Head Hospital City/Town:
Indian Head Department:
General Medical Nursing Unit Type:
Relief x 1 (No guaranteed hours)FTE:
0Shift Information:
Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends and Stats Relief:
No Float:
No Salary or Pay Band:
Pay Band 16 $36.160 to $38.720 (3 step range)Travel Required:
No Job Description:
Promotes health and healing, and provides education as a member of the health care team to achieve optimum care for clients/patients/residents in all phases of health care.Human Resources Exemption:
No Education- Practical Nursing diploma Licenses
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Competencies
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Basic
- Computer skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Other Information
- Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
- Valid driver's license, where required
- Registered/eligible with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of SK (CLPNS)
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives About US The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment.