Respond to opioid-related emergencies as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Recovery Response Team around Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre. Work across community and health care settings.
Under the Program Manager, this regular part-time LPN provides patient- and family-centered care through nursing processes, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making. The work includes physical and mental health assessments, overdose response, naloxone distribution, education, referrals, and basic wound care. Recovery Alberta policies guide practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to opioid-related emergencies in community settings
- Provide health care interventions within health care facilities
- Complete comprehensive physical and mental health assessments
- Distribute naloxone and provide health education
- Refer clients to health and social services
Requirements:
- Complete an accredited practical nurse education program
- Hold active or eligible Alberta LPN registration
- Maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Have one to two years' relevant experience
- Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license
Use LPN expertise, overdose response, assessment, and harm reduction skills across the Recovery Response Team service area.
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