Department: Health &

- Recovery Services:

Urban Response Job Category: Permanent Reports To: Health &

- Recovery Services Leadership Position Type: 1.05 Direct Reports: N/A Shift: Days (0700-1900) Indirect Reports: N/A Location: Main building Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Urban Response, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in Urban Response programs, which include the Episodic Medical Care Clinic and Rapid Response programs. These programs support clients utilizing Emergency Shelter services that are in various stages of their housing and recovery journeys.

The Episodic Medical Care

Clinic program provides episodic medical and social support(s) to clients experiencing homelessness and acute medical concerns while the Rapid Response Team provides emergency response and short-term medical observation to individuals who have recently experienced a medical emergency and require additional supports or intervention.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) utilizes skills and knowledge to provide care for our clients in multiple service areas within the Urban Response programs. This role is a part of the integrated Health &

- Recovery Services team and is expected to work in both our Episodic Medical Care Clinic, which may include the Medication Assistance program and Nurse Led Walk-In Clinic at times, and the Rapid Response Team.

The Licensed Practical

Nurse may perform tasks related to emergency response, applying various standardized assessment tools, medication assistance, symptom management, wound care, documentation, health promotion, referrals to internal and external resources, mental health and crisis intervention, and other tasks, as assigned by Health &

- Recovery Services Leadership. In some extreme cases, the Urban Response LPN may be called upon to provide nursing care to clients within the Recovery Oriented System of Care programs from time to time.

Time Commitment

48 hours per rotation with 4 days on and 4 days off. Some unusual hours may be required from time to time as the need arise. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Perform delegated independent nursing functions within the scope of practice as determined by CLHA and the DI within the individual LPN competence level, as observed by the Health &





- Recovery Services Leadership team.

Assist with other frontline staff duties when time allows.

Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.

Be informed of APL routines and maintains standards and knowledge around phlebotomy and lab services.

Participates in formal and informal health teaching including preventative health concepts concerning Hepatitis A, B, C, HIV, condom usage, nutrition, STBBI’s, basic sanitation, personal hygiene, post-op, and pre-natal care.

Participate in influenza, other vaccination, and/or other specialist medical clinics from time to time.

Maintains and ensures best practices around the handling of vaccines, participates in the maintenance of immunization procedures and administration of vaccines, medications, and other treatments necessary to provide client care.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (SDS, OH&S;, WHMIS).

Organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames.

Provide culturally aware support to DI clients, celebrating the diversity of clients and being aware of power dynamics of privilege and oppression that may be present.

Ensure all required data is entered accurately into organizational databases including the DI Guestbook Database, and client Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and referrals provided in accordance to DI policy and qualified nursing standards.

Develop and maintain collaborative and accountable working relations with internal DI colleagues to strengthen communication flow and cross-program understanding.

Provide caring, reliable, trauma-informed care to all patients & clients accessing the DI to reduce barriers to service and increase community trust.

Conduct assessments, initiatives, and implement health management strategies; provide appropriate evaluation, follow-up,



and modifications to care plans according to practice protocols; assist with the delivery of disease management and health promotion; implement strategies for improving the quality and provision of care.

Coordinate services with other team members and community resources according to policies, procedures, and established standards.

Perform other related tasks that are approved by the designated Supervisor, Manager, and the Directors of the DI.

Required

Competencies and Qualifications Completion of an accredited two-year Practical Nursing diploma. Proof of completion required.

Registration with the College of LPN's and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Proof of registration, in good standing with no restrictions, required.

Valid Professional Liability Insurance. Proof of coverage required.

Recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check – dated within the last 6 months. Copies required.

Current CPR – BLS. Proof of certification required. 1-2 years nursing experience is an asset, preferably within the addictions and mental health field, and/or the homeless servicing system of care.

Lived experience an asset but not a requirement. We ask that those with lived experience are two or more years in their recovery, less may be considered if ALL other aspects are met.

Experience in acute care, Advance Wound Care certification, and/or mental health experience are all considered assets but not mandatory. Have at minimum a working understanding of Trauma Informed Care.

Strong knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology of addiction, homelessness, mental health and acute medical concerns, and able to maintain active learning on emerging evidence and best practices. Resourcefulness and knowledge of community resources and social support systems.

Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time.

Well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve projects, programs, and processes.

Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.

Computer skills including familiarity with word processing, database, and Internet.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Calgary)
🏢 The Calgary Drop-In Centre
📍 Calgary