Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Edmonton O-day’ min Primary Care Network (EOPCN) is recruiting for an LPN to support our Resource in Clinic (RIC) Program.
Reporting to the Program Supervisor or Designate, the Primary Care LPN offers standardized, patient-centered care to support patients in the primary care environment. Their role is complementary to the primary care physician, and, along with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team. EOPCN practical nurses work to full scope supporting the health and well-being of patients from a nursing care perspective. Specifically, the primary care LPN focuses on health assessment and practical nursing support for patients of all ages with the goal of improving health outcomes and access to primary care services.

The EOPCN primary care LPN practices safe, evidence-based care within a primary care clinic setting for clients prenatal to older adult with a variety of bio-psycho-social needs. As a member of the EOPCN co-located in a physician clinic, the LPN is also a representative of the EOPCN and is link to other EOPCN supports and services.

The position will be expected to work at various EOPCN member clinics depending on organizational needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
The Primary Care LPN focuses on assessment and skill-based interventions such as:

• Health assessment, screening, and documentation of health information from various sources to identify patient health needs in accordance with legal, ethical, organizational, and professional requirements.
• Uses critical thinking to assess, plan and evaluate nursing interventions that impact client outcomes.
• Performs clinical procedures (but not limited to) wound care, medication and immunization administration, ECG, 24h blood pressure monitoring, ear syringing, women’s health screening.
• Prepares examination rooms including selection, setup and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Provides basic healthy lifestyle education for patients including healthy behaviours, risk reduction and illness prevention.
• Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist and support patient navigation through the healthcare system and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience within a primary care or community setting. Please note that all candidates for the above position must have:

• Graduated from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program, accredited and active through CLPNA.
• Basic nursing care procedures
• Immunization and Women’s Health Certification
• Current CPR (Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C- Health Care Provider)
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software such as electronic medical records, Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Clear communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of models of client care, with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to various clinics and the EOPCN central office is required.