Licensed Practical Nurse- Casual- Blue Bottle
- Calgary, AB, T2E 1L6, Canada
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Position: Licensed Practical Nurse Site: Bluebottle Pharmacy Location: 148 17 Ave NE, Calgary, AB Job Type: Casual
Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Who We Are
Mint Health + Drugs is a fast-growing, pharmacist-owned company with 21 locations in Western Canada, dedicated to exceptional care and service beyond a typical drug store.
About the Role
Mint Health + Drugs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dynamic and growing team. In this role, you'll support and collaborate with a dedicated group of healthcare professionals, ensuring exceptional customer care and adhering to all regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Health and Dental benefits
- Life Insurance, Long term Disability and AD&D
- Health spending account
- Education Allowance
- Paid vacation and personal days
- RRSP matching
- Employee discounts
- Great Team Environment with Growth Opportunities
- Free On-site Parking
- Weekends Off
Education & Qualifications
- Active registration and valid practice permit
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
- 1 year experience practicing as an LPN, home health service delivery preferred.
- Enhanced Criminal Record Check
- A valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driving record
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with patient assessments and monitor health status
- Administer injections for flu and travel vaccines
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Educate patients on health management and treatment plans
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop care plans
- Care coordination between care providers, facility staff, and pharmacy team
- Address patient questions and concerns
- Daily witnessed dosing of Opioid Agonist Therapy
- Nursing assessment for signs of intoxication and/or withdrawal symptoms
- Administration of monthly injections such as insulin, Abilify, Invega
- Provide exceptional customer service and care
Experience & Skills
- Experience with patient assessments
- Working knowledge in related field
- Familiarization with technology
- Experience in addiction & mental health fields is an asset
- Community health LPN, Home Care LPN, or similar experience is an asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in patient care
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards in AB
Please apply directly through the link provided in this posting. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mint Health + Drugs is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources so appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform patient assessments, administer medications and vaccines, and provide education on treatment plans. They will also coordinate care between providers and the pharmacy team while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold active registration and a valid practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse. A minimum of one year of experience in LPN practice, preferably in home health, is required along with a valid Class 5 driver's license.
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Injection administration
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Care coordination
- Opioid agonist therapy
- Addiction and mental health
- Community health
- Home care
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- AD&D
- Health spending account
- Education allowance
- Paid vacation
- Personal days
- RRSP matching
- Employee discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Retail
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Pharmacy
- Patient Assessment
- Vaccination
- Medication Administration
- Opioid Agonist Therapy
- Addiction
- Mental Health
- Community Health
- Home Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Care Coordination
- Healthcare
- Clinical Nursing