PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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8 ~# t$ H, A3 ]* X! d. ]+ L) |, j3 PPRIMARY CARE NURSE
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Primary Care Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing services to the patient population of a family practice clinic within the Network.  The Nurse will assess, manage and support patients, providing appropriate documentation, and will work collaboratively with the physician and multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement care plans and to provide follow-up with the patient.  The Nurse will work to full scope of practice within the primary care setting; some duties will vary depending on the clinic and patient population.
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& {! `7 }# t" X5 BThe Primary Care Nurse will work with Family Physicians in the community, other health professionals and local and regional programming in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure a high quality of evidence-based health care to the practice population.

The Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Key Responsibilities
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+ z$ S9 t, }+ K( f9 Y  y  t4 {•        To work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services.
•        To receive patients and provide individualized health care and services based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills.
•        According to practice protocols, conduct assessments, initiate and implement management strategies and provide appropriate follow-up.
0 _+ y" b+ z: L# p, U$ D& w•        To make professionally autonomous decisions in managing patients and offering a complementary source of care to that offered by medical practitioners.
# Y! [+ Q* c  t( @; A, Z4 `. f•        To assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population.
$ p0 P' c8 X: k% c. f, Z+ D  K•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter

Clinical Role
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•        To work in conjunction with the physicians or independently as appropriate to incorporate the nursing process to provide patient centered, goal oriented care.  
•        To develop long-term, trusting relationships with both patients and peers in providing primary care services.
) ^1 s$ o* H0 l8 L•        To assist in the delivery of disease management and health promotion programs according to clinical practice guidelines.
•        Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy.
•        To assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs.
•        To coordinate with Alberta Health Services and ensure that relevant regional programming is effectively used.
4 q" k+ Y$ j# n•        To act as a resource to other multidisciplinary team members, physicians, and community resources.
•        To offer training support for other team members and assist in their professional development.
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% j, O; B( d" p2 m! T! I$ r* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *
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Professionalism

•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
' u" U' p) P% P+ }4 \•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
6 W( i) O2 X9 U) E•        Requires the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
•        To be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.
•        To participate in the Network’s education program.
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3 {4 t+ C/ Z( D) M- v3 FSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
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Qualifications/Experience
•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
9 |6 G, Y* g/ {! A! Z, ?, B* Q•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
) ~4 Y4 s# @7 ~" u0 j7 m# d•        Current CARNA Registration
- T9 U0 x3 m  o6 i; A•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
- J7 u) U) y( n1 r# P•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

Apply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
! G2 h4 M1 X) N$ w: Q9 eCompetition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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