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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.
$58,754 / year median in Minnesota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Description Position #: 159129
Expected Start Date:
September 27, 2026Union:
SEIU Facility:
Wadena Hospital City/Town:
Wadena Department:
Chronic Resident Unit Type:
Part-time regularFTE:
0.5Shift Information:
Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours perRotation:
shifts of hours per 4 weeksRelief:
Yes 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, and provides education as a member of the health care team to achieve optimum care for cleints/patients/residents in all phases of health care.Human Resources Exemption:
No Multi-Site:
- Yes Education
- Practical Nursing diploma Licenses
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Competencies
- Basic
- Communication skills
- Basic
- Leadership skills
- Basic
- Organizational skills
- Basic
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic
- Computer skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently Other Information
- Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
- Valid driver's license, where required
- Wadena is located approximately 140 km west of Yorkton
- For more information on the town of Wadena please visit https://townofwadena.com/
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized About US The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment.