Position Summary:
Borealis PCN is hiring for full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Wembley Medical Clinic.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the LPN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the delivery of primary care services to patients. The role will work within the scope of practice to participate in the provision of care to patients with a variety of clinical conditions.
What will you do?
- Work within the scope of practice as part of the clinic team to provide support to Nurse Practitioners and patients in day-to-day clinical activities.
- Perform a variety of nursing duties to provide consistent high-quality care to meet the needs of the patients through the lifespan.
- Assessment of patient conditions, needs and goals in collaboration with the patient, Nurse Practitioners, and interdisciplinary team.
- Provide short term interventions as needed.
- Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions.
- Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy.
- Assist patients in navigating through the health system and provide direction in accessing local and regional health programs.
- Communicate with patients to determine the next appropriate health services required based on presenting concerns and test results.
- Support patients in facilitating appropriate referrals to community resources and programs.
- Participate in the evaluation of the PCN clinic and its services.
What do I need to succeed?
- Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse diploma.
- Five years or more of related LPN experience.
- Current College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta registration in good standing and current Basic Life Support certification.
- Clinical experience and skills in primary care nursing.
- Knowledge of nursing processes and practices, including intervention strategies and therapies.
- Strong oral, written and analytical skills; self-directed and accountable and high level of perceptiveness.
- Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Attention to details and problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Able to work independently and demonstrates ability to be proactive in completing duties.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments and tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations and deal effectively with those who are in distress.
- Ability to maintain effective working relations with colleagues and patients.
- Ability to maintain accuracy while multi-tasking or working under pressure.
- Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
- Chronic disease management experience is an asset.
- Understanding of EMR software is an asset.
Application instructions
Please apply through Indeed. All candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.
Borealis Primary Care Network is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Pay: $34.17-$42.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Do you live near Wembley or are you willing to relocate?
Experience:
- Nursing: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BLS Certification (preferred)
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta license (required)
Work Location: In person
