Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual

Radius Community Health & Healing; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance &

Lifestyle Spending Account

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Radius Community Health & Healing in Edmonton is seeking a Casual LPN to join our interdisciplinary primary care team serving vulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs. You will work to full scope in a dynamic primary care setting, balancing independence with team collaboration to address social, psychological and medical needs.

Key duties include assessment, wound care, immunizations, medication management, and care coordination, with emphasis on trauma-informed, harm-reduction care and

Qualifications

• Current registration with CLHA (Mandatory).
• Current CPR (Mandatory).
• Vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check (Mandatory).
• Experience with marginalized populations is an asset.
• Non-violent crisis intervention is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and triage.
• Wound care and footcare.
• Immunizations.
• Medication management (oral and injectable).
• Assist providers with medical procedures.
• Care coordination (referrals, bookings, forms).
• Health education.
• Client advocacy.

Skills

Balance multiple demands and strong

Problem solving

Team-based care

Patience with substance use & mental健康

Interpersonal communication

De-escalation techniques

MedAccess EMR proficiency

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction model

Cultural awareness

Education

Current registration with CLHA

Current CPR

Vulnerable sector check / criminal record check

Tools

MedAccess EMR

Job description

Salary Range: CA$29.50 To CA$39.53 Hourly

About Radius Community Health & Healing (Formerly Boyle McCauley Health Centre)

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.

Job Description

Position: Casual LPN

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.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the healthcare team, LPNs provide the following services:

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

Qualifications

• Current registration with CLHA (Mandatory)
• Current CPR (Mandatory)
• Vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check (Mandatory)
• Experience with marginalized populations (e.g. homeless serving sector, social service agencies) is an asset
• Non-violent crisis intervention is an asset

Knowledge/Skills

• 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

At Radius, we're committed to enhancing our employees' well-being with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional growth. Radius offers:

• 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.
• Benefits available to all permanent, full-time employees after a defined waiting period:
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Radius Community Health and Healing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Land Acknowledgement

Radius respectfully acknowledge that we are located within Treaty 6 territory, and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose history, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.