PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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PRIMARY CARE NURSE
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' k! M" H) D' `3 T, V$ gThe 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.
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0 T9 c6 i6 f- \7 Z+ i# S# `# X, ^The Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.
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: f. }& |; ?/ x3 \2 {1 ?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.
; M4 u" ~1 J8 v' e7 @0 f' [•        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% L. C8 \$ b* a1 O•        To make professionally autonomous decisions in managing patients and offering a complementary source of care to that offered by medical practitioners.
7 H" r( }. n2 \•        To assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population.
•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter

/ V3 x; I. `' QClinical 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.  
0 @3 _$ K8 u6 [' _•        To develop long-term, trusting relationships with both patients and peers in providing primary care services.
, j' ]' W5 n, F- x•        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.
7 p: B: x6 n/ `0 S2 {/ |/ P•        To assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs.
$ m4 u5 h+ p5 u$ v+ R* A•        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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* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *

Professionalism
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•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
, R3 ]" G7 y$ `& g& f* U* L3 f•        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.
+ h6 p* W& @7 c- A; 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.
. _. @* Q1 s0 M•        To participate in the Network’s education program.

. A- W% W% x! I! t3 W' ASELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
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Qualifications/Experience
•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
' i( g! Z8 v8 K5 e- Q% W& M/ Z•        Current CARNA Registration
•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
$ [- d) Z& E; N2 j9 N, D( T•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records
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9 S& z! d) Y* T/ Q/ ~4 m  hApply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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