LPN - Full Time Position

3 weeks ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full time
Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at AVI Health and Community Services is a dynamic opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary community-based organization providing HIV, hepatitis C, and harm reduction services. As an LPN, you will work primarily in our substance use services and as needed in our community health centre programs, providing care and service for clients with a variety of goals of care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides assessment, intake, education, referrals, follow-up, and support for patients of OAT, Primary Care, STBBI, PrEP, PEP, and EHR services.
  • Provides care and support for individuals with high levels of poly-substance use and a variety and complexity of acute and chronic conditions, related but not exclusive to conditions of poverty and criminalization.
  • Works both independently and collaboratively with the team to support people contemplating or accessing pharmaceutical alternatives to illegal/toxic substances in a variety of settings.
  • Provides care, assessment, screening, education, referrals, and advocacy regarding substance use, acute and chronic health concerns, mental health, sexual health, wound management, and general wellness.
  • Provides harm reduction support through collaborative risk reduction strategy, education, distribution of harm reduction supplies, and overdose prevention education.
  • Collaborates with participants and the team to develop and maintain individualized care plans, providing ongoing monitoring and support with participants in accordance with their specific care plans.
  • Provides education, information, and appropriate referrals that are responsive to the self-identified needs of participants to manage their health, enhance understanding of their health status, and navigate through the various services and community supports related to their care.
Requirements
  • Licensed Practical Nurse designation from an accredited institution and current full registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
  • Certified courses in phlebotomy, immunization, wound care, foot care, and addictions treatment preferred.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience working with people with high levels of polysubstance use and mental health challenges, including dispensing and administration of OAT medications and controlled substances.
  • Experience working with Trans, queer, gender-nonconforming, bi, questioning, and/or gay male identified communities.
  • Previous experience working in supervised consumption/overdose prevention services or safer supply programs, including experience responding to medical emergencies such as overdose (naloxone administration, airway management, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of substance use disorder and opiate agonist treatment options.
  • Demonstrated practice of social justice, anti-racism, decolonization, and trauma-informed care.
  • Demonstrated understanding of public health and equity-oriented models of social support and health care.
  • Commitment to harm reduction principles and practice, with experience working alongside coworkers and program participants who experience intersecting systemic oppression.
  • Commitment to honoring Indigenous communities and ways of knowing, while approaching learning about the ongoing impacts of colonial violence with humility.
  • Understanding of how systemic barriers associated with poverty, mental health, substance use, trauma, racism, colonialism, heterosexism, and gender discrimination impact individual health and well-being, as well as service delivery provision.
  • Demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge in the areas of primary care, substance use, harm reduction, HIV, HCV, sexual health, mental health, and health promotion.
  • Demonstrated commitment to person-centered healthcare service provision.
  • Works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
  • Capable, independent practitioner and committed team member.
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.
  • Valid class 5 Driver's License.
  • Valid CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification.
Skills and Abilities
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain respectful rapport with participants.
  • Ability to observe and recognize subtle changes in participants.
  • Strong advocacy and networking skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
  • Ability to use related equipment, including computer to complete documentation, data, and reports using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
  • Practiced conflict resolution and non-violent crisis intervention skills.
Position Details
  • Pay: per BCNU pay grid, LPN Level 1 (ranging between $32.84-$41.35) and all applicable premiums apply.
  • Hours and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Start Date: As soon as possible.
  • Union: AVI is a union environment under the Collective Agreement: HEABC & Nurses' Bargaining Association 2022-2025 and this role is an Included Position.
  • Location & Departments: This position will be working out of the AVI Nanaimo Community Health Centre and can work in both the Enhanced Harm Reduction and the Health Clinic departments, and in community.
  • Benefits: This position will be eligible for extended health, life, and AD&D coverage in compliance with the BCNU Collective Agreement. AVI pays for the entire cost of the plan on behalf of its staff.
  • Pension: This position will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) after your first 3 months with AVI. At this time, AVI contributes an additional 9.31% towards your pension account.
  • Other Perks: This position gets 7.69% vacation (equivalent of 20 days), receives 13 paid stat holidays throughout the year, and accrues a Sick Bank of 6.92%. Sick and Vacation Days are both available to be used after your first 3 months at AVI.
  • Hours of Work, Days Off, and Work Area may be subject to change.

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