Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) SCS - Casual
$45,344–$60,736 year
On-site · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Casual LPN in Radius Community Health & Healing's SCS program providing direct client care at a primary health care site in Edmonton. The LPN will work within a multidisciplinary team to supervise and monitor substance use, respond to potential overdoses, perform medical interventions within scope of practice, provide referrals and wrap-around supports, deliver education on safer drug use and harm reduction, and participate in Naloxone training and take-home kits. Emphasis is on forming rapport with clients, maintaining a safe environment, and coordinating care across Radius programs to support clients along the pathway toward recovery.
Required Qualifications
- Current registration with CLPNA
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)
- Mandatory vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check
- Knowledge and operation of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills
- Knowledge and experience working with both diverse and vulnerable populations
- Working with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of trauma informed care and social determinants of health
- A kind, non-judgmental approach to working with service users
- Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding for those with addictions and behavioral disorders
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience applicable to the position (social work, psychology, sociology, addictions counseling, criminal justice, ext.)
- Mental health, addictions, emergency and/or harm reduction experience
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
- Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Training
- Knowledge of problems encountered by Indigenous people in using health care services
- Knowledge and experience surrounding homelessness
- Knowledge of social support services available in Edmonton and surrounding areas
- Ability to lift up to 20kg may be required
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