Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Employment Status Full-time / Part-time

Join our dermatology clinic in Red Deer as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/RPN). We’re urgently hiring compassionate, detail-oriented nurses for a fast-paced medical & cosmetic practice. Flexible hours, supportive team, and top-tier training included.

About the clinic:

Our premium dermatology clinic is located in the quiet suburbs of Red Deer area, offering an extensive spectrum of medical and cosmetic services.

Job description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is reliable, responsible, personable and professional eager to learn the nuances of the practice. Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task is a must. Selected candidates will have an opportunity to participate in aesthetics based on interest and skill assessment.

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

Medical

• Efficiently filling exam rooms with booked and walk-in patient appointments, prepare patients for exam by the Doctor (ie. remove any necessary clothing when appropriate).
• Maintaining efficient general patient flow within the clinic while exhibiting professionalism, empathy, and friendliness.
• Properly setting up any surgical or dressing trays required by doctors for patient appointments.
• Effectively collecting personal information and data including patient weights, heights, blood pressure and demographic information.
• Organization of medication sample cabinet and performs regular checks to ensure samples are not expired.
• Effective collection of patient swabs and specimens, following requisitions required, recording procedures and specific medical information in EMR
• Being aware of the laboratory transportation process.
• As required, daily sterilization/reprocessing of medical equipment including proper documentation of sterilization processes
• Administer medication including injections (local anesthetic, intralesional medication and biologics)
• Able to compute cumulative doses and dilution ratios for medications
• Proficient in suture removal and wound dressings
• Competent in operating electronic medical record (MedAccess EMR an asset)
• Provide results of investigations to patients in a clear and concise manner
• Arrange for follow up appointments for patients as directed by the doctor or by lab results
• Provide instructions, distribution of forms and/or paperwork required, and/or any special instructions needed for future appointments

Administrative:

• Maintaining efficient general patient flow within the clinic while exhibiting professionalism, empathy, and friendliness.
• Consistently recording pertinent / relevant personal and medical information within the EMR as well as specific dialogue information with patients (via phone or in person).
• Provide clear instruction to patients regarding future appointment dates, follow up medical tests which may include biopsy reports, TB skin tests and bloodwork
• Provide instructions, distribution of forms and/or paperwork required, and/or any special instructions needed for future appointments.
• Arranging special patient bookings regarding tests, specialist appointments, x-rays, etc.
• Must be aware of patient forms required and special preparations needed for procedures and tests performed at the clinic and be able to communicate such information to patients.
• Manage the referral process of booking specialist appointments both in Red Deer and externally.

Others:

• Regular cleaning and sterilization of exam rooms and medical equipment. This may also include temporary and emergency cleaning in the patient bathrooms or exam rooms if they are compromised.
• Organization of medication sample cabinet and performs regular checks to ensure samples are not expired.
• Being aware of the laboratory collection and transportation process.
• As required, daily sterilization/reprocessing of medical equipment including proper documentation of sterilization processes.

Educational and personal requirements:

• Completion and Certification from accredited LPN program
• Experience in Dermatology an asset
• Willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate patient and clinic needs
• Exceptional organizational skills
• High level of multi-tasking capacity
• Focused on providing highest quality of patient care
• Collaborative and respectful
• Team-oriented and flexible

Job Types:

• Full-time vs Part-time (Part-time hours: 16-40 per week )
• Salary: $28 to $30 per hour with an opportunity to participate in aesthetics
• Schedule: Monday to Friday + Weekends as needed
• Work Location: In person

Licence/Certification:

• LPN/RPN (required)
• CPR (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00-$29.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• LPN/RPN (required)
• Nursing (required)
• CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person