Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description Job Description Salary: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 pm Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year The MacEwan University Health Centre is a new state-of-the-art primary care clinic, located in downtown Edmonton, focused on the Patient-Centered Medical Home model which provides patient-centered, comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care based on the patients needs.MUHCs unique academic teaching, medical home model of health care provides a friendly, supportive, caring and learning environment. Along with supporting work-life balance and a positive team environment, we empower our staff to enhance their skills, to foster growth and development with educational opportunities We are seeking a seeking a reliable and patient-focused LPN, who enjoys working in a small team-based environment, to join our team. Reporting to the Clinic Manager and with the support of the Nursing Supervisor, the LPN provides safe, competent, compassionate and ethical nursing care. The LPN helps to manage a designated panel of patients in collaboration with the physician and team. Additionally, the LPN will also have a teaching and mentoring component to the role whereby they will participate in the education of physicians, residents, MOAs and non-physician learners. There will also be a collaboration with other health care professionals/providers to help achieve our model of Patient-Centered Care. This is a fast-primary care setting, and the successful candidate will be comfortable managing competing demands while maintaining a calm & professional approach. Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates daily team huddles with a physician, resident, MOAs Performs daily procedures within scope of practice, such as management of minor acute and stable chronic conditions based on protocols Performs clinical care, such as, but not limited to: wound care, assisting with procedures, injections, medication administration, point of care testing/sample collection, STI assessment, cryotherapy, prenatal visits, well child checks, etc. Telephone triage and assessment; provide advice to patients and families Provides patient education Care coordination within team and with allied health, as required Performs home and group visits as required Proactive management of patient populations in collaboration with team Reviews physician task list and manages test results/outstanding issues by protocol Manages labs and screenings by protocol Manages prescription renewals by protocol Assists with form completion for physicians Responsible for the orientation, training, and mentoring of MOAs and LPNs Teaching Residents orientation, guidance, procedure assist, allowing them to observe Works with the clinic manager to develop and operate quality control and CQI programs Supports Significant Event identification and analysis processes Qualifications Completion of accredited nursing education program required Active registration and practice permit with CLPNA Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) Certification in wound care, preferred Certification in immunization, preferred Up to date vaccinations Minimum 3 years experience, required Primary Care/Family Practice experience, preferred Experience working within a team-based approach to patient care Knowledge of Primary Care Medical Home Model Experience leading a team, teaching and mentoring EMR Experience (Medaccess preferred) Proficient in MS Office Suites Reliable, professional and accountable Excellent communication and time management skills We provide competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision Maternity Leave Parental Leave Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave RRSP Applicants in consideration will be required to adhere to a criminal record search.

We thank you for your interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Out-of-province/country applications will not be considered.