Licensed Practical Nurse - Edmonton - Radiushealth

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Navigation Centre

Reports to:

Director of Operations

Position type:

Full Time

Hours:

8 Hour Shifts

About Radius

About Radius Community Health & Healing

Radius provides interdisciplinary, team-based, integrated, comprehensive, and person-centered 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 populations and 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. We collaborate with our clients to address the broad determinants of health.

Job Description

Radius Licensed Practical Nurses are a vital component of the Team Based care at Radius. 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. Nursing staff are required to work to full-scope of practice within a primary health care setting to serve all aspects of client needs. LPNs are leaders and independent practitioners at Radius, working collaboratively to ensure high quality care, continuity of health services, and all possible social and medical supports for clients.

This role will be based primarily offsite at the Navigation Centre. The purpose of the Navigation Centre is to connect people living in encampments with a number of crucial services in one location.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in an interdisciplinary team to provide medical supports in a primary care setting
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, providing the following healthcare services:
  • Assessment and triage
  • Basic treatment of injuries and ailments (including wound care)
  • Laboratory collection
  • Medication management (including medication administration and medication assistance)
  • Management of substance misuse disorders
  • Continuity of care
  • Client advocacy
• Be an essential part of clinic workflow, including managing patients through all aspects of their interactions at Radius, managing appointments and information within the Electronic Medical Record, and providing direct and indirect supports through the clinic space

Qualifications

• Current registration with CLPNA
• Current CPR
• Mandatory vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check
• Experience with marginalized populations (e.g. homeless serving sector, social service agencies) an asset
• * applications from paramedics will also be considered

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work co‑operatively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding for those with addictions and behavioral disorders
• Strong computer proficiency, with experience with MedAccess EMR an asset
• Has a good understanding of trauma‑informed care, and must be able to operate within a harm reduction model of care
• Excellent understanding of cultural awareness an asset

Benefits

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 extensive 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

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.

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.

Salary: an excellent compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be provided.