Licensed Practical Nurse
Status: Regular Full time (1.0 FTE)
Reporting To: Supervisor, Medical Clinics & Physician Affairs
Date Available: Negotiable
Shift Pattern: Days, evenings, weekends
Hours of Work: 7.75hours per day, 38.75 hours per week
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Program: Patient Access & Attachment
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Salary Range: $28.15- $36.87 per hour
Closing Date: August 4, 2026
About Us
Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN) provides a wide range of primary health care services in the northeast and southeast Calgary communities in partnership with a group of family doctors. Our talented interdisciplinary health care teams work together to provide services that best support patient needs.
We want YOU to bring your expertise to our growing team as we continue to develop solutions to meet the needs of our local community. If you have initiative, are resourceful, engage easily in teamwork, and most importantly, want to make a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you!
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides comprehensive nursing services to the patient population within Mosaic PCN clinics. The LPN assists patients by providing appropriate assessments and documenting accordingly. The LPN works closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, evaluate outcomes, and provide follow-up with patients.
The LPN works to ensure a high quality of evidence-based health care is provided in accordance with the standards defined by the governing Provincial College (CLPNA). The LPN works to their full scope of practice with an emphasis on providing comprehensive care, education, and guidance for the patients.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment
- Performs and contributes to the initial and ongoing nursing assessment of assigned patients, by collecting and analyzing information from multiple sources.
- Assesses and identifies real and potential risks at the bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual levels.
- Identifies and analyzes the assessment data to participate and collaborate in selecting established nursing diagnosis.
Intervention
- Uses critical thinking and clinical judgement to coordinate and facilitate the care management of patients.
- Reviews the health information including diagnosis and treatment plans for the patients and responds to patient questions and concerns.
- Implements both prescribed interventions (e.g., diagnostic test, medications) and performs independent nursing interventions (e.g., patient education, identifying and explaining the link between health promotion strategies and health outcomes).
- Utilizes health coaching/case management approaches when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care needs of the patient.
- Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and behavioural change management to provide support, advice, and additional resources to empower patients to achieve goals in health behaviour changes.
- Provides comprehensive assessments, health screening, and facilitate interventions and referrals to other health care providers as appropriate.
- Teaches, councils, and advocates to enhance health and well-being with an emphasis on prevention of disease.
- Participates in quality improvement development at the clinic level.
- Monitors the assessment data, the ongoing health status of the individual/family, recognizes changes in health care needs, and adjusts the care plan accordingly.
- Empowers patients while recognizing challenges related to vision, hearing, speech and language, and adapts care to minimize the challenge while promoting patient health and independence.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Collaborates with other members of the nursing team and consults with other healthcare providers.
- Understands own role and the roles of other professions, using this knowledge to appropriately establish and meet patient goals.
- Comprehends the principles of team dynamics and group processes to enable effective multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Communicate with practitioners from different professions in a collaborative, responsive, and responsible manner.
- Mentor’s colleagues and students in areas of expertise and seeks mentorship to achieve full potential in professional development.
Documentation
- Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems.
- Works collaboratively, responding promptly and adapting to emerging needs and workflows to ensure patients receive timely, effective, high-quality care.
Community Engagement
- Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events that promote Mosaic programs and services.
Professional Development
- Identifies and works to achieve own professional development needs which support goals set in performance reviews.
Other responsibilities as required.
Competencies
The Core Competencies are identified by Mosaic leadership and are demonstrated by all employees across the organization:
Practice Communication Excellence (Communication)
- Plan and deliver oral and written communications respectfully and tactfully to make an impact and persuade an intended audience.
Build Community-Feeling (Teamwork)
- Able to share due credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm, and team spirit and promote a friendly group working environment.
Advocate for Patient/Client (Patient/Client-Centricity)
- Able to demonstrate a high level of patient/client service delivery in a respectful and caring manner.
Understand Values of Change (Adaptability)
- Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things with a positive attitude.
Embrace Culture and Diversity (Cultural Competency)
- Developing positive attitudes towards diverse populations; gaining knowledge of different life practices and world views.
Act with Professionalism (Personal Effectiveness)
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeless or work and achieves results with little oversight.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
Required Education:
- Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing.
- Licensed with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
Experience:
Preferred Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years nursing experience is preferred.
- Experience working with ethnically diverse, vulnerable, and high-risk populations.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written in English.
- Knowledge of primary health care and motivational interviewing.
- Ability to work independently and build a good working relationship with multidisciplinary team, patients, and other members of the community.
- Computer literacy including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook calendar/email management, and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, including clinical judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
Assets
Working Conditions
- Occasional evening and weekend hours required
- Ability to travel on public transportation or a valid driver’s license with access to own vehicle in good repair is required.
OHS & PRIVACY
- Adhere to Mosaic PCN's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Manage information in accordance with legislation and internal policies.
- Maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and security of information and access it only as authorized work purposes.
Why Mosaic PCN
We provide a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including: comprehensive health and dental coverage, Health Spending Account (HSA) / Wellness Account (WA), a group RRSP matching program, professional development opportunities, generous vacation and other paid time off, and more!
Conditions of Employment
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and a current police information check (PIC) at the applicant’s expense. The results of the PIC may alter or revoke any offer made by Mosaic PCN.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest and resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to proceed through the selection process will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
This position is part of the bargaining unit covered by a collective agreement with Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).
