PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description

PRIMARY CARE NURSE
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) j& o$ b! l# l) a: {: |4 l% R( c% e1 m& FThe 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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The 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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Key Responsibilities
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•        To work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services.
; m: {/ y0 j' ]  D* k0 c6 y•        To receive patients and provide individualized health care and services based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills.
' `$ e* [2 {1 A6 x; k•        According to practice protocols, conduct assessments, initiate and implement management strategies and provide appropriate follow-up.
% T1 l  h7 S3 k2 w: [  M* Z2 `•        To make professionally autonomous decisions in managing patients and offering a complementary source of care to that offered by medical practitioners.
•        To assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population.
6 C" s6 j* T4 U/ Y7 A# D; W9 P- z•        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.
•        To assist in the delivery of disease management and health promotion programs according to clinical practice guidelines.
- n9 n2 t( p# L: w' ^  j* d•        Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy.
2 Y. l5 ~2 V) t•        To assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs.
$ H! |: R; u  n* B( V, \•        To coordinate with Alberta Health Services and ensure that relevant regional programming is effectively used.
•        To act as a resource to other multidisciplinary team members, physicians, and community resources.
- G5 b. f3 h7 h0 P•        To offer training support for other team members and assist in their professional development.
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Professionalism

9 |5 `9 I' y! j•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
0 y) p( t4 r" W- @' _0 l! b•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
; H+ G9 G: d" f" ^% r8 A% }2 \$ |•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
; }$ _# Q+ P. p2 E•        Requires the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
+ j, n- G8 ?/ w( H' m. `- R•        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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

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•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
•        Current CARNA Registration
6 V! ]1 C: Q2 V% K3 M# t•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
/ M4 _8 }# D1 X( p' W( D7 I•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
3 |' u/ i, X# a! o  d•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

Apply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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