Careers at ConnectCare

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: #215 – 20 Westwind Drive, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada T7X 0Y5
Shift: Monday to Friday

Job Summary:

Family Practice Medical clinic located in Spruce Grove, AB is seeking an experience LPN for a Full-Time Position in our fast paced office. We are seeking someone who can work independently, and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment. Must be organized, have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Completes patient histories, initial assessments, update demographics, and medical documents information
• Assists physicians with surgical procedures, drivers medicals and complete medicals. Complete height, weight, Vitals, ABD girth, History and assist with PAPs
• Liaise, transcribe and process physician orders
• Receive and transcribe verbal orders from an authorized prescriber
• Be knowledgeable of preparations for all clinical procedures
• Performs procedures within scope of practice in compliance with guidelines. These include but are not limited to SC & IM injections, dressings, suture removal, planter wart treatment, and ear flushing (with supervision as required), ECG, Spirometry, etc.
• Administer vaccines

Qualifications:

• Required graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program
• Active registration with CLPNA
• Annual renewal and proof of current registration required
• Current CPR and First Aid is required (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Netcare and EMR is an asset- Med Access Preferred
• Specialized training & certification of administering IM injections and vaccines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
• Proven ability to work in a face paced environment
• Effective multi-tasking, time management and organization skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to providing focused patient care
• Clear criminal record check