Licensed Practical Nurse

Do you have experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health and substance use disorders? Are you interested in being part of a wraparound clinic supporting a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals? If so, apply today and bring your innovative ideas to life at The Alex

Who We Are 

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.

Under the general direction of the Team Lead and as a part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works to deliver comprehensive care to meet the needs of our community members. The LPN shall fill vital roles within the clinic flow structure, including initial triage, patient assessment, treatment, case management, care coordination, and phlebotomy.   The LPN is accountable to the public for his/her own practice, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, the Canadian Nurses' Association Code of Ethics, and the Health Profession Act.  

This is a permanent, full-time position. 

 What You Will Do

• Work independently to manage and triage patients, directed by clinic protocol, to provide direct client care and treatment.  
• Conduct initial assessments of new Alex clients for acceptance into the Alex paneled care streams.
• Assess and treat minor wounds and provide other routine medical procedures, such as injections, visual acuity screening, ear flushing, assisting clinicians in minor procedures, ECGs, suture/staple removal, and other tasks as required. 
• Conduct foot assessments and provide routine foot care, including nail trimming, callus reduction, and corn treatment.
• Educate clients on foot health, preventative care, and best practices for managing foot-related conditions.
• Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection as directed by primary care practitioners and walk-in care streams.
• Manage and administer medications in all available formats.  
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team – Healthcare providers and social resource specialists, along with an administrative and a central operations team- to support the provision of care at The Alex clinics.
• Collaborate and assist team members to facilitate best practice clinical care. 
• Assist in data collection and entry as required. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

 What You Bring

• Diploma in Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta (CLPNA). 
• Minimum of two years progressive nursing experience working with at-risk individuals with complex needs, with a strong background in addiction medicine. 
• Certified in advanced foot care, registered with CLPNA as restricted activity.
• Completion of the Immunization module by CLPNA or Immunization Certificate is preferred.  
• Passion for working with vulnerable individuals, complex care, and inner-city medicine.
• Strong skills in health promotion and illness prevention. 
• Strong time management skills and the 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. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred. 

 Work Environment and Hours 

• The Alex Community Health Centre: 2840 2nd Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta.
• 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs/wk).
• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Standard hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. 
• Continuous extended periods of sitting, with occasional standing and walking (sometimes up or down stairwells).
• Occasional physical actions require 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.

 What We Offer

Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include:

• 3-weeks' vacation  
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Health / Wellness Spending Accounts 
• RRSP, Student Loan Repayment Program and/or Mortgage Accelerator Payment Program (up to 5% match) 
• Personal Days
• Floating Holiday
• Sick/Wellness Days
• Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• Professional Development

How to Apply

If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people's lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex.   

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate's schedules and needs in all parts of the hiring process. 

The Alex is committed to embedding the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity across the organization. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups and encourage (but not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters. 

In accordance with our strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as racialized* or Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit).

*The term "racialized" is used here instead of the more outdated and inaccurate terms "racial minority, "visible minority", "person of colour", or "non-White".

For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website