Employment Type: Permanent

FTE: Approximately 0.50 FTE (3 days per week and one weekend per month)

Work Schedule: Varied Shifts - combination of day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts

Summary of Position

The Access 365 Clinic provides referral-based appointments for patients with semi-urgent concerns who cannot see their family doctor or primary care provider and require medical assistance outside regular hours. The clinic ensures continuity of primary health care by supporting PCN members’ patients who need medical care within 24 hours but are unable to access their usual primary care provider. The Access 365 clinic team — including member physicians, nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, licensed practical nurses, medical office assistants, physician lead and program manager(s) — collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely care. The team works within a collaborative, team-based model, emphasizing communication, respect and a shared accountability for patient outcomes. Referral sources to the program include 811 Health Link, member physicians and nurse practitioners, Foothills Medical Centre and other Calgary Zone PCNs.

Reporting to the program manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively with all clinic staff, multidisciplinary team and physicians in support of patient care. The LPN compassionately provides routine care and patient health assessments, assists doctors and other clinic staff, communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, home-based care and preventative lifestyle changes and other clinical or administrative tasks.

Shift details:

• Day shifts: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Evening shifts: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Weekend and stat holidays shifts: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• One weekend in a four-week rotation is required
• Additional shifts may be available to cover colleagues during absences or peak periods

Key Responsibilities

Key aspects of the position may include, but are not limited to:

• Completing full patient assessments and triaging including:
• Greeting and rooming the patient
• Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight and blood pressure when appropriate
• Recording a brief and concise history relevant to the patient’s chief complaint
• Obtaining and processing urine samples when appropriate
• Reviewing patient charts daily for completeness, ensuring all pertinent results are on chart and the chart is signed by the practitioner
• Chaperoning all physicians during pelvic and breast exams when needed and appropriate
• Processing specimens for transport
• Using critical thinking to make decisions based on analysis of available information
• Performing nursing interventions for which they can manage the client during and after the intervention or has access to resources (O2 administration, dressing changes, injections, nebulizer treatments)
• Working in consultation with the PCN health care team to meet care needs of more complex clients
• Performing clinic autoclaving
• Assisting physicians with opportunistic screens for patients in accordance with the Alberta Screening and Prevention Maneuvers (ASaP)
• Maintaining high standards in infection control practices such as:
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment when required
• Cleaning the room between patients
• Maintaining a neat and tidy workspace
• Complying with privacy legislation
• Complying with Calgary Foothills PCN administrative policies and procedures
• Being accountable for their own practice in accordance with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CPLNA) standards and the employment scope of practice
• Leading and participating in daily team huddles to support communication, coordination, and continuity across the team
• Actively contributing to a supportive and respectful team culture that prioritizes communication, shared learning, coordinated care, and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with the health care team as required
• Committing to working together in a climate that promotes respect, trust, safety and support for shared decision-making
• Collaborating for the benefit of patients, families and providers to create a positive working environment
• Collaborating with physicians and other health care providers to provide an integrative approach to care for patients and families
• Cross cover and assisting with Medical Office Assistant and administrative duties when necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the comprehensive primary health care model and the broad determinants of population health
• Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, program planning and individual and group teaching
• Communicating with other providers critical information regarding the patient and pertinent issues related to decision-making
• Ability to perform specific skills required for the Primary Care licensed practice nurse role in accordance with CLPNA standards of practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Accepts, implements and evaluates change with a positive attitude
• Clinical nursing skills to care for medically complex patients
• Ability to work well in a team setting

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma required and a current member with CLPNA in good standing
• Minimum of one (1) year full clinic scope LPN experience
• Immunization Certificate required; or has willingness to complete certification within four (4) months of date of hire
• CPR certified considered an asset
• Experience in primary care, urgent care, or acute care setting is preferred and will support success in this role
• Specialty certifications such as foot care, wound care considered an asset

Employment Requirements

• Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search

Diversity & Inclusion

• Our PCN strongly believes in sustaining an inclusive, respectful and equitable working environment that represents the communities we serve. We are committed to a merit-based selection process that ensures all candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disabilities to apply for positions within our PCN.

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

• As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities, we actively uphold Call to Action 23 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous professionals across all levels of our organization, particularly in health and wellness roles and encourage individuals of Indigenous ancestry to apply.

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and are looking for an opportunity with a collaborative, team-based organization making a difference in the community and health system, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.