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Provide high-quality, in-person sexual health care with a focus on PrEP and STBBI prevention and testing. Responsibilities include administering point-of-care tests, performing phlebotomy, and delivering patient education and counseling.
Requirements
Requires an active RN registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience. Candidates must be proficient in phlebotomy and injections, with a non-judgmental communication style and flexibility for evening and weekend shifts.
Working hours
24 hours per week
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- HIV Point Of Care Testing
- PrEP Therapy Management
- STBBI Prevention Education
- Patient Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- SC/IM Injections
- Trauma-Informed Care
- LGBTQ2IA+ Healthcare
- Patient-Centered Care
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Sexual Health
- PrEP
- HIV Prevention
- STBBI
- Phlebotomy
- LGBTQ2IA+
- Calgary
- Point Of Care Testing
- Patient Education
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Nursing
- Healthcare
Original job description
Part-time opportunity (24 hours per week), 12 month contract
Location & Hours of Operation: Ability to commute to our in-person care locations in downtown Calgary, with the flexibility to provide virtual support as required. We’re targeting someone available to support our clinics during peak hours: Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Friday and Saturday day time. To support work-life balance, schedules are posted 4 to 8 weeks in advance.
PurposeMed's office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region which includes the nations of the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda which consists of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands, and the people of the Tsuut'ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.
Who we hope to find:
Come and join the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, Freddie! We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, in-person sexual health care to our patients in Calgary.
At Freddie, our patients are our #1 priority - we’re passionate about delivering an exceptional, 11/10 star experience. Our in-person RN team provides empathetic, stigma-free, and patient-centered care, with a focus on PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis). This role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to reducing health disparities within diverse populations, including those in the LGBTQ2IA+ community.
In this role, you'll make an impact by:
Providing Client Education and Counselling
Providing comprehensive sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI) prevention education to clients (with a focus on HIV prevention), including risk reduction strategies and behavioural counselling
Conducting pre and post-test counselling for HIV and STBBI testing, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity to clients’ needs
Delivering Expert Clinical Care and Testing
Administering and interpreting HIV point of care testing
Performing phlebotomy to collect relevant diagnostic laboratory samples
Initiating and managing clients on PrEP therapy, including medication education, adherence counselling, and follow-up care under supervision or directive of a licensed prescriber
Providing counselling and treatment for positive STBBI results under supervision or directive of a licensed prescriber
Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
We need someone who has:
An active registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
3+ years of experience in a clinical nursing role
Excellent proficiency in phlebotomy and administration of SC/IM injections
Clinical experience in a semi-independent practice role in the care of medical patients and/or sexual health
Proficiency in adhering to established policies and procedures
A flexible mindset and a positive approach to change - our in-person program is actively growing and scheduling needs will evolve
Availability for daytime and evening shifts, with openness to weekend shifts that may begin in the near term, including the possibility of virtual weekend coverage
A calm and non-judgmental communication style
Excellent communication skills and empathetic care delivery
It would also be great if you have:
An ambitious and independent nature
Nurse clinician or charge nurse experience
Clinical experience working with members of LGBTQ2S+, gender and sexually diverse communities
Experience working in the private sector, a start-up, or a technology company
Experience working from a trauma-informed lens
Compensation:
$39.90 – $44.23 / hour (equivalent to earning $83,000 - $92,000 / year if working full time hours)
The compensation range listed above may vary depending on a candidate's relevant qualifications, knowledge, competencies and work experience, and other factors including market conditions. Base pay is just one aspect of our total rewards at PurposeMed - see our other exciting benefits below! (Please note that the benefits listed are specific to Canadian, full-time team members and may be adjusted based on your location or employment type).
Do you think you could be our next Registered Nurse? We look forward to seeing your application!
