Part-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medicentres Canada
No salary listed
Edmonton, AB, Canada
In Person
Associate's
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
Customer Service
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
- Completion of a two-year Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited institution.
- Current registration and good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
- At least one year of customer service experience.
- Experience using electronic medical record software such as Med Access.
- Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong clinical, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with the Health Information Act and organizational privacy policies.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.
- Current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
- Vaccine Storage and Immunization training.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical interventions and medical procedures authorized by the physician and within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures, pelvic examinations, and intrauterine device insertions and removals.
- Perform physician-ordered point-of-care testing, including urinalysis, blood glucose testing, and pregnancy testing.
- Administer injections and vaccinations.
- Apply dressings, tensor bandages, splints, and slings.
- Remove sutures and staples.
- Perform ear irrigation.
- Initiate oxygen therapy under physician direction.
- Obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, and visual acuity measurements.
- Assemble and maintain sterile equipment and supplies.
- Maintain orderly storage and appropriate disposal of clinic supplies.
- Adhere to established standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Greet and register patients professionally and courteously.
- Schedule appointments and notify patients as required.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physician assessment as required.
- Accurately document procedures and interventions in patient charts.
- Scan and file patient documentation as required.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail and faxes as appropriate.
- Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly chores.
- Initiate forms, prepare billings, and collect payment for uninsured services.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new staff and students.
- Maintain an understanding of physician preferences and workflows to provide effective support.
- Participate in organizational initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.