Licensed Practical Nurse

Based on location availability, the successful applicant may have the option to work from either our Ponoka or Red Deer office. The successful candidate after a period of orientation and training may have the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time. In your role you will report directly to the Manager, VODP and will provide a broad range of services primarily focused on supporting clients. Working as part of an inter-disciplinary team you will practice from a harm reduction, recovery-based philosophy. You will act as an extension of the physician, provide direct patient care through virtual technology platforms. You will support clients with the initiation and ongoing treatment of Suboxone or Methadone and have a good understanding of same. Perform rapid nursing assessments and screening to ensure safety and mitigate risks associated with medication management. Prepare prescription renewals and record significant and historical data. Maintain precise electronic records on individual clients’ files. Involved in case management activities for clients such as follow up, treatment, counselling and referrals. Assist physicians with virtual health examinations, orders and minor procedures. Coordinate and provide procedures for urine drug screening including follow up with physicians and clients. Assist patients with community resource linkages such as Addiction Counsellors, Mental Health follow-up, and transition to community care. Ongoing consultation with community pharmacies and monitoring of client medication dosing. Educate clients on non-prescribed drug interactions while on buprenorphine or methadone. Monitor client risk and complete suicide risk screening and assessment as deemed necessary. Contribute in VODP Team meetings, team decisions, policy and procedure manual. Occasional travel between offices may be required as per the direction of the manager.

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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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

Excellent knowledge of addictions and mental illness. Must be competent in identifying clients at risk and completing a suicide risk assessment. Knowledge of Suboxone/buprenorphine and Methadone. Advanced computer literacy. Above average keyboarding skills and proficient with computer programs - Outlook, MS Office, MS Teams, Connect Care, etc.

As Required.