Licensed Practical Nurse - Relief
Licensed Practical Nurse - Relief
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Job Description
About Us
The Calgary DropIn and Rehab Centre (the DI) is a lowbarrier housingfocused shelter that serves some of the citys most vulnerable people. At the DI we focus on providing a persons basic needs while doing everything possible to find them a permanent safe home that meets their individual needs. There is no greater contribution you can make to another persons path of recovery and wellness than an ongoing consistent positive relationship of respect and kindness. The DI works within the core values of housing first traumainformed care and harm reduction to support staff and guests.
Department:
Health & Recovery Services
Job Category:
Hourly
Reports To:
Team Lead ROSC
Team Lead Urban Response
Position Type:
Casual/Relief
Direct Reports:
N/A
Schedule:
As required
Indirect Reports:
N/A
Location:
Main Building
Position Summary
Reporting to the Team Lead Urban Response and the Team Lead ROSC the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in the Ongoing Health Services Clinic Medication Assistance program Dynamic Response program and the Withdrawal Management program as needed. These programs support clients utilizing Emergency Shelter services that are in various stages of their housing and recovery journeys. The Ongoing Health Services Clinic provides a NurseLed Walk In Clinic that clients of the DI may access to address their acute healthcare needs and receive referrals to appropriate services both internal and external to the DI. This service works in collaboration with the Medication Assistance program where the LPNs provide medication assistance consultation and support in accessing the care and services required to obtain prescription medications. The Dynamic Response program provides emergency response and shortterm medical observation to individuals who have recently experienced a medical emergency and require additional supports or intervention while the Withdrawal Management program provides medical and social support(s) to clients experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms while the Recovery Transition program provides temporary housing and supports to individuals who are no longer in an acute withdrawal phase and are working towards stabilization and other recoveryoriented goals.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) utilizes skills and knowledge to provide care for our clients in multiple service areas within the DIs Health & Recovery Services programs. This role is a part of the integrated Health & Recovery Services team and is crucial in ensuring the success of the programs as well as the provision of safe evidencebased clientcentered care.
The Licensed Practical Nurse may perform tasks related to emergency response applying various standardized assessment tools medication assistance symptom management wound care documentation health promotion referrals to internal and external resources mental health and crisis intervention and other tasks as assigned by a Team Lead.
Time Commitment
Being a member of the Licensed Practical Nursing Pool is vital to ensure staffing schedule requirements are met to achieve successful operations of all Health & Recovery Services programs.
To remain a key member of the LPN Relief Pool you must secure a minimum of 3 shifts per month.
This includes planned and unplanned absences like shift coverage for vacation sicktime and other absences. Relief staff are scheduled on an as needed basis and that may include day afternoon and/or night shifts. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform delegated independent nursing functions within the scope of practice as determined by CLPNA and the DI within the individual LPN competence level as observed by the Team Lead(s) and/or other Health & Recovery Services Leadership team.
- Assist with other frontline staff duties when time allows.
- Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.
- Be informed of APL routines and maintain standards and knowledge around phlebotomy and lab services.
- Participates in formal and informal health teaching including preventative health concepts concerning Hepatitis A B C and HIV condom usage nutrition STBBIs basic sanitation personal hygiene postop and prenatal care.
- Participate in influenza other vaccination and/or other specialist medical clinics from time to time.
- Maintains and ensures best practices around the handling of vaccines participates in the maintenance of immunization procedures and administration of vaccines medications and other treatments necessary to provide client care.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (SDS OH&S WHMIS).
- Organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames.
- Provide culturally aware support to DI clients celebrating the diversity of clients and being aware of power dynamics of privilege and oppression that may be present.
- Ensure all required data is entered accurately into organizational databases including the DI Guestbook Database and client Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and referrals provided in accordance to DI policy and professional nursing standards.
- Develop and maintain collaborative and accountable working relations with internal DI colleagues to strengthen communication flow and crossprogram understanding.
- Provide caring reliable traumainformed care to all patients & clients accessing the DI to reduce barriers to service and increase community trust.
- Conduct assessments initiatives and implement health management strategies; provide appropriate evaluation followup and modifications to care plans according to practice protocols; assist with the delivery of disease management and health promotion; implement strategies for improving the quality and provision of care.
- Coordinate services with other team members and community resources according to policies procedures and established standards.
- Perform other related tasks that are approved by the designated Team Lead Manager and the Directors of the DI.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited twoyear Practical Nursing diploma. Proof of completion required.
- Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Proof of registration in good standing with no restrictions or conditions required.
- Valid Professional Liability Insurance. Proof of coverage required.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last 6 months. Copy required.
- Current CPR BLS. Proof of certification required.
- 12 years nursing experience is an asset preferably within the addictions and mental health field and/or the homeless servicing system of care.
- Lived experience an asset but not a requirement. We ask that those with lived experience are two or more years in their recovery less may be considered if ALL other aspects are met.
- Experience in acute care Advance Wound Care certification and/or mental health experience are all considered assets but not mandatory.
- Have at minimum a working understanding of Trauma Informed Care.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology of addiction homelessness mental health and acute medical concerns and able to maintain active learning on emerging evidence and best practices.
- Resourcefulness and knowledge of community resources and social support systems.
- Energetic and selfdirected with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time.
- Welldeveloped interpersonal conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to improve projects programs and processes.
- Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
- Computer skills including familiarity with word processing database and Internet
- A genuine commitment to the mission vision values and work of the agency.
Working Conditions
Frontline staff are exposed to emotionally disturbing events such as: medical distress threatened/actual serious injury violence abuse and death; where clients may be experiencing fear terror hopelessness rage selfharm and conflict. It is understood and accepted that you will be working in emotionally charged and/or highstress situations which may include emergency response where resiliency and stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure remain calm and focused is imperative. Exposure to bodily fluids may also occur.
Although the DI is a smokefree work environment there may be occasional exposure to secondhand smoke from designated smoking areas nearby.
WhytheDI
TheDIaimstobeanEmployerofChoiceandaffords eachemployeeanopportunitytohelpmakeareal difference in our community and more importantly in the lives of those who rely on our services.We take great care in hiring the right people who fit and who share our outlook on the value of people. We believe in living our values in every word we speak and in every action we take and we want people who share this commitment.
Our Culture
Our valuesformthecornerstoneofourculture:
RESPECT:Ouractionshonourtherightsdifferencesanddignityofothers
COMMUNITY:Throughcollaborativepartnershipsweworktogetherasateambuildinginclusivecommunities
KINDNESS:Weaccepteachpersonsuniquenesswithcompassionandempathy
WELLNESS:Wepromoteprovideandsupportholisticwellbeing
ACCOUNTABILITY:Weoperatewithtransparencyandintegrityinbothourrelationshipsandourcommitments.
What we Offer
Staff at the DI enjoy competitive compensation packages including employerpaid benefits depending on role and employment type.
Someoftheemployerpaid group benefits include:
- Vacationdays
- Sickdays
- Wellnessdays
- Extended Health&Dentalcoverage
- Employer Matching RRSP Program
- HomewoodEFAP
- LifeInsuranceandAccidentalDeath&Dismemberment(AD&D)
EmployeeswillbeenrolledinLongTermDisability andCriticalIllnessinsurance paidfor by the employee. This is mandatory and may not be opted out of.
Benefitsarebasedonemploymenttypeandusuallyavailablethe1stofthemonthfollowingyourstart date.Ifyou aresuccessfulinobtainingemploymentwiththeDIHumanResourceswilldiscussyoureligibilityforbenefitswithyou.
Vulnerable Sector Check
A satisfactory vulnerable sector clearance is required prior to resumption at the DI.
Alberta Living Wage Employer
The DI is an Alberta Living Wage Employer. This means we are committed to paying our employees a living wage that allows them to meet their basic needs and participate in their communities. A living wage is different from minimum wage in that minimum wage is mandatory and the same throughout the province while a living wage reflects what people need to cover the actual costs of living in their communities. Payment of a living wage is a voluntary commitment from employers to go beyond the minimum. Visithttps://livingwagealberta/livingwage/to learn more about the living wage.
The DI is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to and support equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race religion color national or ethnic origin gender age sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.
If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process please submit a request by email to
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
Employment Type
Hourly
