Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary

Boyle-McCauley Health Care • Edmonton, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Radius Community Health & Healing provides interdisciplinary, person-centred primary health care for vulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs. Through primary care and health promotion, Radius improves the quality of life and well-being of individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing health services. Radius achieves this by providing the highest standard of evidence-informed and client-focused inter-professional care. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are a vital component of the Radius team. Clinical teams of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, medical office assistants, outreach workers, health advocates, mental health therapists, and other professionals offer comprehensive, wrap-around care to Edmonton’s most marginalized population. LPNs are required to work to full scope of practice within a primary health care setting. LPNs at Radius are leaders and work with a high degree of independence as well as collaboratively to ensure all social, psychological and medical needs are met for clients.

Requirements

• Current registration with CLPNA (Mandatory)
• Current CPR (Mandatory)
• Vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check (Mandatory)
• Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding for those with substance misuse and mental health disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Strong computer proficiency, experience with MedAccess EMR an asset
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Must be able to operate within a harm reduction model of care
• Understanding of cultural awareness

Nice To Haves

• Experience with marginalized populations (e.g. homeless serving sector, social service agencies) is an asset
• Non-violent crisis intervention is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assessment and triage
• Wound care and footcare
• Immunizations
• Specimen collection
• Medication management (including administering oral and injectable medication)
• Overdose response & prevention
• Assist providers with medical procedures
• Care coordination (referrals, appointment bookings, completion of forms, etc.)
• Health education
• Client advocacy

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP): All employees have access to confidential counseling and access to a wide range of resources for personal and professional challenges. Our EAP is here to support your overall well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits: Premiums are fully covered by Radius
• Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Critical Illness Coverage: Mandatory enrollment, employees are responsible to pay premiums.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Wide variety of options available to spend an annual allowance
• Group Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees