Any idea how much LPN's are being paid in doctor's offices?

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Hi! I'm new here and this is actually my first post. Anyway, I'm an LPN here in the US and will be relocating to Calgary with my Canadian husband in a few months. I've been working in a med-surg floor for a while and would like to try something "less stressful". I've been thinking of working in a doctor's office when I relocate to Calgary. It'll be good to have every weekend off for a change. :D Anyway, can anyone give me an idea how much LPN's get paid in doctor's offices? Here in the US they don't get paid as much as nurses who work on the floor. I just wanna have a rough estimate on how much they get in Canada. Also, does anyone work or has worked or knows anyone that works in the Dr. Bernstein Health and Diet Clinics? If so, how is it like working there? And how much do they get paid? Any information will be much appreciated! Thanks! :p

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Most doctors offices in Alberta pay pretty close to the union rate for AUPE, so you are looking at around $16/hour to start. Depending on the doctor there can be a high turnover.

Dr. Bernstein, hmm. I've heard they are "different" to work for. The diet he sells is pretty controversial. From what I've read in his job descriptions the LPN acts as an educator, nurse and SALES person. Not my cup of tea.

Try CLPNA.com. They have a jobs section and will have listings for the Calgary region, most don't post wages.

PS. Don't count on weekends off. Many practices here are open on weekend and evening. I know my GP is and Medicentres are big employers and open 7 days a week for around 18 hours a day...

Good luck.

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Thanks Fiona59! :) Weekends are not really a big deal for me. I guess I'm just tired of working on the floor and wanted something "less frantic". I've been kinda looking for job openings online and there's not too much job openings for LPN's in MD's offices. I checked the Calgary Health Region website and they seem to offer only regular part time, temporary part time, or temporary full time openings for LPN's. Are the job prospects for LPN's in Calgary have always been like this?

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Try clpna.com and check in their job postings section. They usually have the health region postings and postings from other employers. Even seen the Dr. B ads there.

Most don't post wages but as I've said before they try and match the wages pretty close to the union rate (but without the differentials).

If you study the listings you kind of get the idea of who to avoid, just by the frequency of their help wanted requests...

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