Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the clinic manager of the Medical Specialty Clinic and works collaboratively with Rheumatologists, Infectious Disease Specialists, and other members of the care delivery team including outside agencies. The Nurse works in a fast-paced high-volume clinic assisting with patients seen in the Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases Clinic as well as associated specialized programs (Hepatitis Support, Rheumatology, and Northern Alberta Programs) and cross coverage across medicine units. The Nurse is responsible for initial patient assessment and administration of general treatment to the patient under the direction of the physician. As a nurse in an Ambulatory setting, you have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Strong assessment and decision-making skills The ability to work independently. Strong ability to provide patient education and support individuals living with chronic diseases. Strong organizational and time management skills. 2 years’ experience (obtained within the last 5 years) of recent ambulatory setting or 2-3 years of medicine/surgery experience. Physical activity is required including frequent reaching, prolonged computer and telephone work, and extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the clinical environment. The role involves bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling, including the transfer or transport of patients and equipment. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry 10-15 kg routinely, with occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 kg, and provide hands-on patient care when required.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the organization's shared vision and values.

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Current certification in: PICC care and removal and Methotrexate administration. Current Immunization certification required. Experience with patient teaching. Current experience in the ambulatory setting. Experience with patient teaching and Fibroscan Certification.

Experience assisting physicians during minor procedures required.