About Radius
About Radius Community Health & Healing
Radius provides interdisciplinary, team-based, integrated, comprehensive, and person-centered primary health care for vulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs.
Through primary care and health promotion, Radius improves the quality of life and well-being of populations and individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing health services. Radius achieves this by providing the highest standard of evidence-informed and client-focused inter-professional care. We collaborate with our clients to address the broad determinants of health.
Job Summary
The nurse in this position works as part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and providing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation services for clients who have, or are at risk, for sexually transmitted or blood borne infections (STBBI). The nurse will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of clients. Duties include proper assessments, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and client education. This position involves working in a variety of settings, including Radius’ main clinic and other program sites, as well as community outreach locations. During community outreach clients will be engaged wherever those in need of services may congregate (community drop-in centres, shelters, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
• Work in an interdisciplinary team to provide medical supports in a community outreach capacity
• Health assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of STBBI’s within LPN scope of practice
• Provides education on harm reduction practices and disease prevention while promoting healthy lifestyle choices within the context of individuals’ health needs and practices.
• Collect relevant statistical data to maintain/provide accurate monthly reports
• General nursing duties
Qualifications
• Completion of LPN Diploma
• Active registration in good standing with CLPNA
• Experience working with marginalized populations.
• Minimum two years nursing experience, preferably in primary care
• Acceptable criminal record and vulnerable sector check within the last year
• Current CPR certification
• Experience in phlebotomy and swab collection an asset
• Recent experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of STBBI’s an asset
Knowledge/Skills
• Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record
• Demonstrate flexibility in organizing work and managing caseloads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness
• Non-judgmental and respectful of various individual, family and community lifestyles
• Have a good understanding of trauma-informed care, and must be able to operate within a harm reduction model of care
Equal Opportunity Employer
Radius Community Health and Healing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Land Acknowledgement
Radius respectfully acknowledge that we are located within Treaty 6 territory, and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose history, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community