Harm Reduction LPN: Community Health & Indigenous Care

Stoney Nakoda First Nation; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoney Health Services Harm Reduction LPN position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support clients who use substances in a culturally safe environment.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care at SHS locations and in the community, distribution of safe injection supplies, support for medication replacement therapy, confidential testing, and meticulous record-keeping for SHS management.

Qualifications

• Education and counselling using harm reduction principles.
• Direct nursing care at SHS locations, homes and community.
• Confidential testing and reporting of STBBIs.
• Distribute safe injection and substance use supplies.
• Support medication replacement therapy and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and counselling using a harm reduction approach.
• Direct nursing care at SHS locations, clients' homes and in the community.
• Distribute safe injection and substance use supplies.
• Support clients on medication replacement therapy including initiation and referrals.
• Carry out confidential testing and reporting of STBBIs as required.
• Maintain accurate records and regular reports to SHS management.
• Collaborate with health professionals and community organizations.
• Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities.

Skills

Harm reduction nursing

Patient education

Direct nursing care

Data reporting

Confidential testing

Community education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN program

CPR Certification (BLS Level C)

Immunization Certification

Tools

Electronic health records

STBBI testing/reporting software

MS Office

Job description

Stoney Health Services Harm Reduction LPN position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support clients who use substances in a culturally safe environment.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care at SHS locations and in the community, distribution of safe injection supplies, support for medication replacement therapy, confidential testing, and meticulous record-keeping for SHS management.