Licensed Practical Nurse – Casual

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.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are a vital component of the Radius team. 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. LPNs are required to work to full scope of practice within a primary health care setting. LPNs at Radius are leaders and work with a high degree of independence as well as collaboratively to ensure all social, psychological and medical needs are met for clients.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, LPNs provide the following services:

• Assessment and triage
• Wound care and footcare
• Immunizations
• Medication management (including administering oral and injectable medication)
• Assist providers with medical procedures
• Care coordination (referrals, appointment bookings, completion of forms, etc.)
• Health education
• Client advocacy

• Current registration with CLPNA (Mandatory)
• Current CPR (Mandatory)
• Vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check (Mandatory)
• Experience with marginalized populations (e.g. homeless serving sector, social service agencies) is an asset
• Non-violent crisis intervention is an asset

• Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding for those with substance misuse and mental health disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Strong computer proficiency, experience with Med Access EMR an asset
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Must be able to operate within a harm reduction model of care
• Understanding of cultural awareness

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP):
  All employees have access to confidential counseling and access to a wide range of 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.