Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

This position supports the General Nephrology Clinics at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. The LPN in the General Nephrology Clinic is a member of the multidisciplinary team and provides care to patients with all stages and types of kidney disease as well as to patients with kidney transplants. The Kidney Clinics include the General Nephrology Clinic, Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic, Rural General Nephrology Clinics, Blood Pressure Assessment Clinic, Glomerulonephritis Clinic and Kidney Transplant Clinics. The LPN performs the “rooming function” which includes vital signs, weight, medication review, allergy review and all required screenings as per AKC-North guidelines. The LPN performs point of care screening for communicable diseases such as Covid 19 and infectious diseases. The LPN provides nursing care to the patient for the duration of the clinic visit which may include activities such as dressing changes, suture removal, blood glucose monitoring, swab collection along with many additional nursing functions. The LPN may be responsible for certain clerical functions such as “patient check in” or appointment scheduling. They may be responsible for processing physician orders. The LPN participates in workplace health and safety, quality improvement activities and support for research studies within the program.

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 organization's shared vision and values.