Licensed Practical Nurse - Kingsway

medicentres; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Medicentres is seeking an entry-level Licensed Practical Nurse to support family medicine clinics across Canada. The LPN collaborates with physicians, delivers care, and ensures patient safety and confidentiality while providing exceptional service in a fast-paced setting.

The role includes clinical duties, patient registration, documentation in EMR, and coordination of daily clinic operations. Part-time schedule covers days, evenings, and weekends, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year LPN diploma from an accredited institution.
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Minimum one year of customer service experience.
• Experience using EMR software, such as Med Access.
• Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong clinical, customer service, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with clinical procedures and medical tasks as directed by physicians.
• Greet, register and orient patients, and prepare them for assessment.
• Document procedures accurately in patient charts and EMR.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow in the clinic.
• Maintain clinic supplies, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
• Support orientation and training of new staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Problem solving

Clinical skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Two-year LPN diploma

Alberta licensure (LPN)

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Med Access EMR

Excel

Job description

Job Location: Kingsway

Job Type: Part-Time

Experience Level: Entry Level

Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Looking to make a difference? Looking to join an incredible team?

Medicentres is a growing network of professionally managed healthcare clinics dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to patients across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Regardless of your role, you will be an integral part of our customer-first team and are guaranteed to make an impact on the lives of Canadians. Medicentres is seeking to change the way healthcare is delivered in Canada by using technology to improve the patient experience.

By choosing to belong at Medicentres, you will join a team of passionate, like-minded people enjoying a challenging and rewarding career in the ever-changing health care industry. It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the delivery of comprehensive nursing care within a family medicine clinic setting.

Working in collaboration with family physicians and reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, customer service, and administrative support to promote efficient clinic operations. The LPN is expected to maintain high standards of professionalism, patient safety, and confidentiality at all times.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Medical Duties

• Performs a variety of clinical interventions and medical procedures, as authorized by the physician and within the LPN's scope of practice, including but not limited to:
• Assisting with minor surgical procedures, pelvic examinations, and IUD insertions/removals
• Performing point-of-care testing as ordered by the physician, including urinalysis, blood glucose testing, and pregnancy testing
• Administering injections and vaccinations
• Applying dressings, tensor bandages, splints, and slings
• Removing sutures and staples
• Performing ear irrigation
• Initiating oxygen therapy under physician direction
• Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, and visual acuity measurements
• Assembling and maintaining required sterile equipment and supplies
• Maintaining the orderly storage and appropriate disposal of clinic supplies
• Adhering to established standards of cleanliness and safety

Administrative Duties

• Greeting and registering patients in a professional and courteous manner
• Scheduling appointments and notifying patients as required
• Escorting patients to examination rooms and preparing them for physician assessment as required
• Accurately documenting all procedures and interventions in the patient chart
• Scanning and filing patient documentation as required
• Receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and faxes as appropriate
• Completing daily, weekly, and monthly assigned chores
• Initiating forms, preparing billings, and collecting payment for uninsured services
• Participating in the orientation and training of new staff and students
• Maintaining an understanding of physician preferences and workflows in order to provide effective support
• Demonstrating alignment with the organization’s purpose and core values in daily practice
• Actively participating in organizational initiatives
• Performing other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a two-year LPN diploma from an accredited institution
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• Minimum one year of customer service experience
• Experience using EMR software, such as Med Access
• Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills
• Strong clinical, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with the Health Information Act and organizational privacy policies
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel
• Current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider (BLS) level is required
• Vaccine Storage and Immunization training is required

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.

We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note, AI may be used in the selection and recruitment process.