Licensed Practical Nurse, Coord. Attachment Temporary 0.5-1.0 FTE Employees Calgary, AB, CA
Employment Type: Temporary until March 2027
FTE : 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Work Schedule : Weekdays - Dayshift
Summary of Position
The Coordinated Attachment program's mandate is to support unattached patients, with chronic complex conditions living within Calgary area, by creating successful patient attachment in a specialized medical home. The program comprises family physicians, behavioural health consultants and nurse practitioners. Currently, this program accepts referrals directly from the hospital discharge referral pathway.
Reporting to the Program manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively with all clinic staff, multidisciplinary team and physicians in support of patient care. The LPN compassionately provides routine care and patient health assessments, assists doctors and other clinic staff, communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes and other clinical or administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Key aspects of the position may include, BUT are not limited to:
Completing full patient assessments and triaging including: greeting and rooming the patient
obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight and blood pressure when appropriate
recording a brief and concise history relevant to the patient’s chief complaint
obtaining and processing urine samples when appropriate

Reviewing patient charts daily for completeness, ensuring all pertinent results are on chart and the chart is signed by the practitioner
Chaperoning all physicians during pelvic and breast exam when needed and appropriate
Processing specimens for transport
Using critical thinking, make decisions based on analysis of available information
Performing nursing interventions for which they can manage the client during and after the intervention or have access to resources (O2 administration, dressing changes, injections, nebulizer treatments)
Participating in case management and goal setting as part of the patient care team




Performing clinic autoclaving
Assisting physicians with opportunistic screens for patients in accordance with the Alberta Screening and Prevention Maneuvers (ASaP)
Maintaining high standards in infection control practices such as: using appropriate personal protective equipment when required
cleaning the room between patients
maintaining a neat and tidy workspace

Complying with privacy legislation
Complying with Calgary Foothills PCN administrative policies and procedures
Being accountable for their own practice in accordance with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CPLNA) standards and the employment scope of practice
Collaborating with the health care team as required
Committing to working together in a climate that promotes respect, trust, safety, and support for shared decision-making
Collaborating for the benefit of patients, families, and providers to create a positive working setting
Collaborating with physicians and other health care providers to provide an integrative approach to care for patients and families
Crossing cover and assisting with medical office assistant and administrative duties when necessary
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the comprehensive primary health care model and the broad determinants of population health
Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, program planning, individual and group teaching
Communicating with other providers critical information regarding the patient and pertinent issues related to decision-making
Ability to perform specific skills required for the Primary Care licensed practice nurse role in accordance with CLPNA standards of practice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills




Organizational and time management skills
Accepts, implements and evaluates change with a positive attitude
Clinical nursing skills to care for medically complex patients
Ability to work well in a team setting
Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma required and a current member with CLPNA in good standing
Minimum of one (1) year full clinic scope LPN experience
Immunization Certificate required; or has willingness to complete certification within 4 months of date of hire
CPR certified considered an asset
Specialty certifications (foot care, wound care, etc.) considered an asset
Employment Requirements:
Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our PCN strongly believes in sustaining an inclusive, respectful and equitable working environment that represents the communities we serve. We are committed to a merit-based selection process that ensures all candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disabilities to apply for positions within our PCN.
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities, we actively uphold Call to Action 23 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous professionals across all levels of our organization, particularly in health and wellness roles and encourage individuals of Indigenous ancestry to apply.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, as well as districts 4, 5 and 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse, Coord. Attachment (Alberta)
🏢 Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network
📍 Alberta