Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual

University of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Calgary’s Student Wellness Services is seeking a recurring part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary clinic team on the main campus in Calgary, Alberta. The role supports student health through primary care, immunizations, and triage in a busy clinic environment.

Flexible hours and travel to other campuses may be required. Responsibilities include patient triage, education, immunization, lab coordination, and collaboration with physicians, psychiatrists,

Qualifications

• Active licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Current CPR-C/BLS certification.
• 3–5 years in public health, primary care, or mental health.
• Experience with electronic medical records (Accuro or similar).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong nursing assessment skills and clinical judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a variable workload independently.
• Experience with a multidisciplinary team and respectful collaboration.
• Public health vaccines and intradermal injections preferred.
• Experience in minor triage and instrument processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate triage, chart notes, and prep for appointments.
• Educate patients on health concerns and post-care directions.
• Assist physicians with procedures and vaccine administration.
• Coordinate labs and diagnostic tests; explain results.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and vitals.
• Maintain equipment and stocked exam rooms; ensure confidentiality.
• Support vaccination programs and immunization campaigns.
• Collaborate with counselling and SAS to coordinate care.
• Assist in administrative clinic tasks and scheduling.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR-C/BLS

Public health nursing

EMR experience

Communication skills

Documentation

Nursing assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Vaccination/injections

Triage & instrument processing

Tools

Accuro EMR

Job description

Description

Student Wellness Services in Student Experience and Support is currently seeking a Recurring Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse.

Student Wellness Services supports and empowers students to achieve and maintain good health and well-being through family medicine/primary care, psychiatry, nursing, counsellors, Student Support Advisors, chiropractors, and massage therapists in a clinic setting. As a member of the Student Wellness Services team, this position reports to the Clinic Manager of Student Wellness Services.

This position is located at the University of Calgary's Main Campus; however, travel to the other campuses may also be required. This position is a casual augmentation position with no guaranteed minimum work hours per week. The position works within the AUPE Collective Agreement with work hours ranging from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to:)

General Patient Care

• Provides accurate and efficient patient triage, with appropriate chart notes, and identifies required assessment tools in advance of appointment start time.
• Advises patients via phone, email, and in person regarding health concerns and reinforces self-care directions given to patients by the physicians, as required.
• Provides patient education for after-care such as wound care, vaccine administration, etc.
• Provides procedural assistance to physicians as required.
• Conducts medical and lab collection procedures independently as outlined in clinic policy and procedure documents.
• Coordinates laboratory and diagnostic exams/tests as requested by physicians and provides patient education as needed.
• Performs head-to-toe assessment, including vision, height, weight, and postural vital sign measurement.
• Reviews and receives physician direction on laboratory and diagnostic imaging results, using critical thinking skills to support best triage pathways.
• Assesses and maintains all medical equipment in good working condition and ensures all exam rooms are fully stocked with medical supplies as appropriate.
• Safeguards confidentiality of patient information.
• Assists in disposing of biohazardous waste.
• Provides consultations and administers immunizations based on public health schedule and requirements. May participate in University-run seasonal immunization campaigns, such as influenza and COVID.
• Manages and supports vaccine storage and administration as per Alberta Health Services rules and regulations.
• Assists physicians and psychiatrists with mental health patients regarding appropriate referrals and triaging of follow-up appointments.
• Assists physicians with health emergencies, including mental health.
• Acts as a liaison between counselling, student support advisors, and Student Accessibility Services(SAS), reviewing patients in a collaborative model.
• Trained in medical device reprocessing.

Administrative

• Directs patients to examination rooms, maintaining an orderly and efficient flow in the clinic.
• Works closely with reception to ensure efficient appointment triage and management.
• Attends SWS staff meetings as required.
• Supports policy, procedure, and protocol development related to SWS.
• Supports the development and implementation of health education programs for students.
• Participates in clinical administrative tasks, such as chart preparation, document management, mail, supply, and medication management.
• Supports in managing daily nursing assignments as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Current CPR-C/BLS required.
• 3-5 years' experience in public health, primary care, and mental health (or combination) required.
• Electronic medical record experience in Accuro or similar strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills required.
• Excellent assessment skills with application of the nursing process required.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload and schedule independently is required.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with clear demonstration of the ability to work well with and be respectful of co-workers and students.
• Critical thinking and the ability to problem-solve are required.
• Experience providing public health vaccines and intradermal injections is preferred.
• Previous experience in minor triage and instrument processing is preferred.

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