Overnight LPN

ALPHA HOUSE•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at Alpha House, you will be responsible for delivering care planning and services within the LPN scope of practice. You will provide health teaching, infection prevention support, and participate in client-centered care as part of an integrated, collaborative team. This role involves performing delegated independent nursing functions for clients with substance use disorder, maintaining infection prevention and control, providing health education on various health topics, supporting health initiatives like influenza clinics and Naloxone training, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, developing client care plans, demonstrating initiative and critical thinking for triage without direct supervision, collaborating with the team, and serving as a role model for Alpha House’s values.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Active registration and good standing with CLPNA/CRNA/CRPNA
Ability to physically assist clients from prone to sitting/standing positions
Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months) with no disqualifying results
Valid CPR certification
Ability to complete lift training and privacy certification
Knowledge of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook (WOLF EMR an asset)
Strong time management, multitasking, and critical thinking skills; able to triage with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and empathy
Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable in challenging situations
Knowledge of socio-environmental determinants of health, including poverty, mental health, and substance use disorder
Ability to tolerate strong odors
Commitment to ethical practice and thorough understanding of the Protection of Persons in Care Act

Nice To Haves

2–3 years’ experience in addictions nursing (preferred)
Ability to complete

Responsibilities

Performing delegated independent nursing functions within the CLPNA scope of practice for clients with substance use disorder
Maintaining and ensuring best practices around infection prevention and control
Providing health education related to Hepatitis A, B, C, HIV/AIDS, condom usage, nutrition, STBBIs, sanitation, hygiene, and medication management
Supporting influenza clinics, vaccinations, and Naloxone training
Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS)
Developing and participating in comprehensive client care plans
Demonstrating initiative, critical thinking, decision-making, and triage without direct supervision
Collaborating with the team in an integrated practice model
Serving as a role model for Alpha House’s values and acting as a positive ambassador with clients, partners, and the community