PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description

PRIMARY CARE NURSE
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POSITION SUMMARY
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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.

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.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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4 C- Z' h% G; K9 d4 j; JKey Responsibilities
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•        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.
. n% s' E. ]2 T9 e( h# a  E•        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.
4 d. r5 n0 f# z" T- y4 Z. F  ?•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter

Clinical Role

•        To work in conjunction with the physicians or independently as appropriate to incorporate the nursing process to provide patient centered, goal oriented care.  
# b6 \( ~( h1 p5 k•        To develop long-term, trusting relationships with both patients and peers in providing primary care services.
; o" h4 d; C9 O8 _•        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.
7 {9 L% L* C; `3 b•        To coordinate with Alberta Health Services and ensure that relevant regional programming is effectively used.
" q  F1 n3 g' X  ~% v, k•        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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Professionalism

4 M5 h& h+ k, \6 J2 F& `& x•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3 U( K3 g0 l: w9 V1 ^; b•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
9 B( `8 O6 ~) _7 `9 z' p•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
* [* P. X4 N  {4 q•        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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) ~: |  J/ ]5 S" V) ]8 q! _SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

: C: W$ M, x, fQualifications/Experience
•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
) d; ?( ]) f4 l, L•        Current CARNA Registration
•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records
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: K3 o" b0 k9 N1 n7 dApply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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