PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description

PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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! y+ P& H, o* _/ nThe 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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/ F& w% O2 B  n9 d$ m) \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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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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.
•        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.
•        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.
& {" J6 ?# z0 N+ S: i$ m; k•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter

: ]0 C. v/ i; @) J  MClinical Role

•        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.
•        Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy.
2 J$ ~& ^6 I- T3 u, U0 t•        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.
•        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

% r" |( z/ L3 }" f2 s2 P& ^•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7 u$ H& V8 v$ L! e, k•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
5 |' k% y0 E9 _# |# r•        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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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

- ]8 ]2 g# H$ Q, mQualifications/Experience
! f8 D0 {% P% U- R' F•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
6 }* O% K; ~: h/ L. G2 ?) e•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
1 x3 S9 t+ y6 ~7 Z6 c; ~•        Current CARNA Registration
•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
( }, w/ z6 c: V•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
/ A1 v/ c7 K0 i& h) J0 B: M3 q0 Z' ^9 A•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

Apply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
# [1 k# b; g& y' kCompetition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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