Description
Student Wellness Services in Student Experience and Support is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Student Wellness Licensed Practical Nurse.
Student Wellness Services supports and empowers students to achieve and maintain good health and well-being through family medicine/primary care, psychiatry, nursing, counsellors, Student Support Advisors, chiropractors, and massage therapists in a clinic setting. As a member of the Student Wellness Services team, this position reports to the Director, Health and Counselling Services. This position is predominantly located at U of C Main Campus; however travel to the other campuses may also be required. This position works 35 hours per week, within the AUPE Collective Agreement, with hours of work ranging from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Advises patients regarding health concerns, and reinforces self-care directions given to patients by the physicians, as required.
- Reviews medication schedules upon request by the physician, and provides patient teaching for the same.
- Provides patient education for after-care such as wound care, etc.
- Provides procedural assistance to physicians as required.
- Conducts procedures independently as outlined in clinic policy and procedure documents.
- Makes appropriate consultations and supports referrals to other healthcare providers.
- Coordinates laboratory and diagnostic exams/tests as requested by physicians, and provides patient education as needed.
- Performs head to toe assessment, including vision, height, weight, and vital sign measurement.
- Reviews and assesses laboratory and diagnostic imaging results, informs appropriate provider, and uses critical thinking to determine next steps in patient care.
- Assesses and maintains all medical equipment for good working condition, and ensures all exam rooms are fully stocked with medical supplies as appropriate.
- Coordinates the ordering of medical supplies for the clinic by making recommendations to the Director.
- Safeguards confidentiality of patient information
- Triages patients for any variation of presenting complaint and past medical history, including mental health concerns.
- Assists in disposing of bio hazardous wastes.
- Participates in health education and promotion on campus if within the scope of a LPN subject matter expertise.
- Provides consultations and administers immunizations for academic programs based on those program's requirements.
- Provides consultations and administers immunizations based on public health schedule and requirements.
- May participate in University run seasonal immunization campaigns, such as influenza and COVID.
- Manages and supports vaccine storage and administration as per Alberta Health Services rules and regulations.
- Assists physicians and psychiatrists with mental health patients regarding appropriate referrals, follow-up appointments and case management within the clinic, with internal and external campus referrals.
- Assists physicians with health emergencies, including mental health.
- Acts as a liaison between counselling, student support advisors, and Student Accessibility Services (SAS), reviewing patients in a collaborative model.
- Trained in medical device reprocessing.
- Directs patients to examination rooms, maintains an orderly and efficient flow in the clinic.
- Attends SWS staff meetings as required.
- Assists in policy, procedure, and protocol development related to SWS.
- Assists with developing and implementing health education programs for students.
- Participates in and coordinates clinical administrative tasks, such as chart preparation, document management, mail, supply and medication ordering.
- Support in managing schedules for the nursing team and physician team, as required.
- Support in managing daily nursing assignment as required.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
- CPR-C/BLS required.
- 3-5 years experience in public health, primary care, and mental health (or combination) required.
- Electronic medical record experience in Accuro or similar preferred.
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills required.
- Excellent assessment skills and application of nursing process required.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage workload and schedule independently is required.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with clear demonstration of the ability to work well with and be respectful of co-workers and students.
- Critical thinking and the ability to problem solve is required.
- Experience providing preceptorship to new hires and students is preferred.
- Previous experience in case management is preferred.
Application Deadline: May 12, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
