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About Boyle McCauley Health CentreBoyle McCauley Health Centre (BMHC) provides interdisciplinary, person-centred primary health care for vulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs. Through primary care and health promotion, BMHC improves the quality of life and well-being of individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing health services.BMHC Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are a vital component of the BMHC team. Clinical teams of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, medical office assistants, outreach workers, health advocates, mental health therapists, and other professionals offer comprehensive, wrap-around care to Edmonton’s most marginalized population. LPNs are required to work to full scope of practice within a primary healthcare setting. LPNs at BMHC are leaders and work with a high degree of independence as well as collaboratively to ensure all social, psychological, and medical needs are met for clients.Job DescriptionPosition: Outreach LPN Mobile Health UnitTemporary until Aug 2023, with the potential to extendHours: 7.5-hour shiftsVarying between hours of 0800-2000.Monday-FridaySchedule TBD. *Must be able to work 1-2 evenings/week.This role requires the LPN to work as part of the outreach team in a Sprinter van which has been outfitted as a mobile health unit. The mobile health unit will deliver outreach health services to various community agencies serving vulnerable individuals. It is a unique role that requires individuals who are adaptable and comfortable performing duties that do not always fall within typical clinical nursing duties, such as van maintenance. This role requires the LPN to work both collaboratively with external community agencies and with a great degree of autonomy to deliver health services in an outreach capacity.Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and triage
• Wound care and foot care
• Immunizations
• Specimen collection
• Overdose response & prevention
• Assist providers with medical procedures
• Care coordination (referrals, appointment bookings, completion of forms, etc.)
• Health education
• Client advocacy
• Collaborate with external community agencies to deliver health services to clients
• Driving mobile health unit to outreach sites in various types of weather
• Van maintenance (Cleaning, dropping off at the dealership etc.)

Qualifications

• Current registration with CLPNA (Mandatory)
• Valid drivers licence
• Current CPR (Mandatory)
• Vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check (Mandatory)
• Non-violent crisis intervention is an asset

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with marginalized populations (e.g. homeless serving sector, social service agencies)
• Strong wound care and foot care skills are an asset
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding for those with substance misuse and mental health disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Strong computer proficiency, and experience with Med Access EMR an asset
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Must be able to operate within a harm-reduction model of care
• Understanding of cultural awareness

**Applicants must be comfortable with the following**

• Driving an extended Sprinter van in all seasons/weather conditions
• Spending time outdoors in all seasons/weather conditions to set up the mobile health unit
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 kg

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