Licensed Practical Nurse

Employment Opportunity: Injection Assistant (IA)

Are you passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, and eager to grow your skills? Group23 Sports Medicine is seeking a talented Injection Assistant (IA) to join our dynamic team at our Calgary WinSport or our newest location coming 2026. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to deliver our brand promise by supporting innovative sports medicine procedures and empowering patients to rise above injury.

What We Offer

Join a team trusted by Calgary's top athletes and professional sports organizations, including the Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders, and Hockey Canada. At Group23, you'll be part of a supportive environment where growth and well-being are our priorities.

Benefits include:

• Inspiring teammates and work environment

• A culture that empowers you to excel

• Flexible group benefits package

• Opportunities to attend major sporting events

• Work at WinSport, home of the 1988 Olympics and future Olympians, with tenant discounts

Position Summary

As an Injection Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient experiences and supporting clinical procedures such as ultrasound-guided injections and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. You'll collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, maintain high standards of infection control, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented clinic culture. If you're humble, hungry to grow, and smart in how you connect with others, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care & Experience

• Deliver clear instructions and empathetic communication to ensure patient comfort and safety before, during, and after procedures

• Ensure every patient leaves feeling welcomed, reassured, and impressed by the quality of care

Clinical Support & Procedures

• Prepare and assist with ultrasound-guided injections, blood draws, centrifugation, and setup of materials/equipment

• Draw up and prepare injectates according to physician preferences

• Act as a clinical assistant during procedures, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to safety protocols

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining consistent communication with physicians and staff

• Support a positive clinic culture through teamwork, mutual respect, and shared accountability

• Participate in team huddles, training sessions, and feedback loops

Documentation & Professional Standards

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards in managing patient information and documentation

• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and transfer of clinical knowledge within the IPAC program

• Ensure timely and compliant documentation

Clinic Operations & Environment

• Organize supplies, maintain inventory, and ensure treatment rooms are well-stocked, clean, and compliant with protocols

• Follow established workflows for patient intake, treatment preparation, and post-procedure follow-up

• Suggest improvements to clinic processes for a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Corporate purpose, mission, values, and key objectives

• Privacy legislation and internal privacy policies

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) policies

Skills

• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in patient interactions

• Precision in preparing injection materials and injectates

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Organization, detail orientation, and time management

• Clinical procedures including venipuncture and centrifugation

• Proficiency with EMR systems, Microsoft Office, and accurate data entry

• Understanding of IPAC principles and aseptic techniques

Abilities

• Adapt quickly in a dynamic clinical environment

• Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving

• Build rapport and maintain trust with patients

• Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently

• Learn and apply new procedures and technologies

• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Two to three years' related experience in a medical clinic or healthcare setting (asset)

• Experience with phlebotomy and the ability to perform blood draws independently an asset

• Experience in customer service (asset)

• Experience with Telus CHR EMR (asset)

• Ability to perform venipuncture (asset)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification and yearly renewal

• Current registration with professional regulatory body

• Proof of current Criminal Record Check

About Us

Group23 is a full-service sports medical clinic offering timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and rehabilitation of sport and exercise-related health conditions. We believe patients are more than their symptoms. We believe in a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual approach to care. Through our unique Patient Health Journeys, we will be with our patients every step of the way

Group23 does not consider itself just another sport medicine clinic. To that end, we feel strongly that a critical starting point for all our workers is that they agree with and are excited by our core purpose and mission. We want everyone to believe that sport medicine at Group23 can and will be done better than anywhere else in the province.

Recruitment Process

We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.