Licensed Practical Nurse

SUMMARY OF WORK:  

Under the direction of the Stabilization Unit Team Lead and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, provide support and assistance to the Shelter and Stabilization Unit Teams.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALITIES 

• Assist with medical assessments when requested on Stabilization and Shelter. 
• Cover floor areas for breaks and if staffing requirements are needed. 
• Assist with pharmacy orders, MAR transcription and checking.
• Take Vital Signs and complete medical assessments within the LPN scope of practice. 
• Complete medical procedures such as wound dressing changes and assessments as needed. 
• Liaison with health and service providers to Client/Guest(s) to, and give medical updates on care provided to Client/Guest(s) within the Shelter and Stabilization Unit.  
• Ensure documentation is completed as per BTDH Inc., Policies and Procedures. 
• Give report on Client/Guest(s) as needed to health and service providers as per BTDH Inc., Policies and procedures.  
• Assist NP and medical providers with procedures and understanding LWSSU processes and procedures. 
• Complete treatment medicals for guests with assistance from NP. 
• Provide assistance to HCA as a regulated provider. 
• Patient Treatments and Dressing changes per LPN scope of practice
• Administer medications and injections per LPN scope of Practice, Clinic Policy and Nursing Assessments, and Documentation is completed.
• May assist with clinical appointments and outreach under the direction of the NP. 
• May do clinical education as instructed by NP. Ie. Hand Hygiene education. 
• Ensure supplies are stocked and ordered as needed. Notify Coordinator is supplies need to be ordered. 
• Weekly inventory and ordering of supplies and monitor for expired supplies. 
• Specific ordering and supplies – go through supervisor
• Other duties and tasks BTDH Inc., or Coordinator requires within the scope of LPN
• Follow BTDH Inc., policies and procedures
• Follow LWSSU site specific policies and procedures. 
• Protect patient/BTDH Inc., confidentiality and privacy
• Attend meetings and Education sessions as necessary  
• Assist other staff as needed
• Assist with meal services and programming as needed. 
• Team player 
• Graduate of approved Practical Nurse program with current license.
• Current registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• Other certifications/competencies as required by registering body and as required by program/department.
• Current CPR certification, to be re-certified annually.
• Current Frist Aid certification, to be re-certified every three years.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in related clinical area.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in nursing.
• Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training Certificate (or be willing to complete). 
• Current basic and advanced foot care certification
• Shall be mature, flexible, pleasant and exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment.
• Must have necessary communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective interaction between all persons, including coworkers.
• Must act with integrity and treat all information regarding residents, physicians, staff and financial and operational status of the organization as confidential.
• Knowledge and roles of the multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to function independently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Application of proper body mechanic principles
• Ability to problem-solve and have critical thinking skills.
• Able to set priorities in the face of multiple demands.
• Assumes responsibility to maintain or improve personal health and well-being.
• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Able to sit, walk, transfer, lift, carry equipment and supplies.

SALARY RANGE: 

• Salary Grid as established by BTDH.
  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until Suitable Candidate Found

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, Three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O: Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 403-737-3888
FAX: 403-737-3985
Email: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.