Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada The Alex Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at The Alex. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and triage patients, providing direct client care and treatment in accordance with clinic protocol.
  • Conduct initial assessments of new clients for acceptance into our care streams.
  • Assess and treat minor wounds, and provide routine medical procedures such as injections and visual acuity screening.
  • Responsible for phlebotomy and specimen collection as directed by primary care practitioners.
  • Manage and administer medications in all available formats.
  • Assist patients to specialist appointments and diagnostic imaging appointments.
  • Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to support the provision of care at our clinics.
  • Collaborate with team members to facilitate best practice clinical care.
  • Assist in data collection and entry as required.

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Nursing.
  • Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta (CLPNA).
  • Minimum of two years progressive nursing experience working with elderly clients who live with mental health and addictions disorders, experience homelessness, and/or live in poverty.
  • Completion of the Immunization module by CLPNA or Immunization Certificate.
  • Passion for working with vulnerable seniors, complex care, and inner-city medicine.
  • Strong skills in health promotion and illness prevention.
  • Time management skills, ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, Trauma Informed Care training, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, or naloxone administration an asset.
  • High proficiency with physical assessments and information gathering of health, surgical, and medication histories, along with other assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, advocacy, teaching, and rapport-building skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team model and innovative outreach service delivery model.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • BLS level within 30 days of hire date, certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire.
  • A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance and child intervention check are required.
  • Knowledge of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (TRC) 94 Calls to Action is an asset.

Work Environment and Hours:

  • Throughout all Alex clinics: Main Alex Building (2nd Ave SE), Seniors Health Clinic (East Village), and Mobile (multi off-site locations); orientations to each will be provided.
  • Casual Position.
  • 7.5 hour shifts, varied between 08:30 and 18:00, Monday through Friday. Possibility of weekends, depending on clinic need.
  • Continuous extended periods of sitting, with occasional standing and walking (sometimes up or down stairwells).
  • Occasional physical actions requiring the ability to bend/crouch, reach above shoulder height, kneel/crawl, and carry objects (up to 20 Ibs.) throughout the shift. This may include lifting and transferring clients who require assistance moving.

Working Conditions:

This position requires frontline staff, in some cases, to be exposed to emotionally disturbing events, such as medical distress, threatened/actual serious injury, violence, abuse, and death. There may also be exposure to situations where clients may be experiencing fear, terror, hopelessness, rage, self-harm and conflict. It is understood and accepted that this position will be working in distress/high-stress situations, which may include emergency response where resiliency, stress tolerance, and the ability to maintain composure is imperative. This position may also be exposed to bodily fluids. The health and safety - both physical and psychological- of our employees is a priority. The Alex is focused on providing a safe, supportive and healthy work environment.

About The Alex:

The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary's most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change.

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