About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Position Overview
Calian is proud to continue its long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence to provide healthcare services to members of the Canadian Armed Forces across Canada.
The Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre (CFRC) in Sherbrooke is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support clinical operations and the growing needs of the healthcare team. This position is being offered as a military backfill with strong potential for extension.
We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative military healthcare environment focused on professionalism, teamwork, and quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical nursing care within scope of practice;
- Conduct patient assessments, collect medical histories, and take vital signs;
- Perform triage assessments for walk-in patients;
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments;
- Perform clinical procedures including specimen collection, injections, and wound care;
- Monitor patient conditions and document findings in medical records;
- Assist physicians and other healthcare professionals during examinations and treatments;
- Maintain electronic and paper health records;
- Provide patient education and health promotion activities;
- Monitor medical supplies and inventory.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing Program;
- Current provincial nursing licence in good standing;
- Minimum one (1) year of recent nursing experience in a primary care or ambulatory care setting;
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider or CPR/AED Level C certification;
- Valid N95 Mask Fit Test certification;
- Valid WHMIS certification;
- Bilingual (English/French);
- Eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance.
Additional Information
- Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- No evenings or weekends
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Strong possibility of extension
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.