Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Managers of Gastroenterology, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - GI Central Access Triage (GI CAT) plays a critical role in supporting a high-volume, fast-paced centralized intake and triage program. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the timely and appropriate triage of incoming Gastroenterology referrals in accordance with established GI triage protocols and clinical guidelines. The LPN reviews referral information to assess urgency and appropriateness, obtains additional clinical information as required, and collaborates closely with the GI Triage Medical Lead to support effective patient prioritization and access to care. Working in a dynamic environment with significant referral volumes, the successful candidate will exercise strong clinical judgement, critical thinking, and decision-making skills while managing competing priorities and tight timelines. Exceptional communication, organization, prioritization, telephone, negotiation and relationship building skills are essential. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 0800-1615. These hours may be adjusted to meet operational requirements.
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Gastroenterology Central Access Triage
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 16-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 3-5 years of recent gastroenterology nursing experience in a GI service or clinic required. Advanced knowledge of GI diseases, disorders, procedures, and treatment protocols required. At least 2 years' experience in a role where there was proven utilization of GI protocols and clinical guidelines. Job experience with telephone triage required. Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail. Demonstrated proficiency using computer-based systems and applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic health record systems, with minimum keyboarding speed of 50 wpm. Experience collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support patient flow and patient access. Demonstrated ability to interpret and synthesize complex clinical information. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, frequent interruptions, and changing workloads in a fast-paced environment. Strong conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills required. Proven job experience with deescalating conflicts and patients required. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position in a primarily computer-based work environment. Ability to sit and perform computer work for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:Current ambulatory/outpatient clinic experience preferred. Previous experience managing Connect Care Triage work queues preferred. Previous experience with quality improvement and standardization of processes preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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