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Position Description
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7 G( ?7 C( q& j& j9 aPRIMARY CARE NURSE8 W) {- @* z3 b) w
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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.
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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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The Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.* Q1 M& g3 y- k( r; z: v
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Key Responsibilities
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! w" u) k3 f; o; q: l0 B• To work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services.2 C* P, S) j) v- o- v% h
• To receive patients and provide individualized health care and services based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills.
4 U! \5 h4 x! K• According to practice protocols, conduct assessments, initiate and implement management strategies and provide appropriate follow-up.% s5 n0 Y- u W
• To make professionally autonomous decisions in managing patients and offering a complementary source of care to that offered by medical practitioners.
5 Y* P, `# p8 a• To assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population.
9 _9 ?6 B0 y! z6 y• Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter3 T( X8 g/ a1 |
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Clinical Role
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9 F( i$ \% C) c) {( {* x8 I• To work in conjunction with the physicians or independently as appropriate to incorporate the nursing process to provide patient centered, goal oriented care. & j/ x& w1 s7 O$ [+ l8 L3 @% `
• To develop long-term, trusting relationships with both patients and peers in providing primary care services. 3 y$ ^+ r( J1 I/ [4 o* p# L/ o
• To assist in the delivery of disease management and health promotion programs according to clinical practice guidelines.
" B3 f6 [' ]. c/ m- \" u; Y3 \" `• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy.
3 Y/ O: s$ ^( k/ r; y. D& R• To assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs.8 z3 N" w+ X' b9 f# z& d! R
• To coordinate with Alberta Health Services and ensure that relevant regional programming is effectively used.- V4 z/ H- \8 \% O. p5 Q
• To act as a resource to other multidisciplinary team members, physicians, and community resources.
6 P7 P; g# e6 k }! [: q2 U• To offer training support for other team members and assist in their professional development.& q0 c. R# |7 t( r* L! F$ w5 q
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Professionalism
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• The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.1 Y/ ]2 g9 j' u/ K. [
• He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
, n' Q v; m6 d1 S• Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
( ]4 Y, g ~& q+ d• Requires the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.' r' Y- o! _) U' x
• To be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.
1 S* m* o( f# }6 ~! D- o% p b1 d9 K• To participate in the Network’s education program.) v/ s" T0 |- o: p3 y9 {6 A8 C
# F) Y) h# r8 E8 A+ SSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:& P7 v/ u; ~4 E
6 k. `) W! n; e4 U; }Qualifications/Experience( E2 o. _: @9 x. H) e6 g
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred' P" k1 O7 l8 u; T% }
• Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.6 n# i; H- ?* O* w5 C; r
• Current CARNA Registration
9 K# E1 ]5 ?2 H3 B• Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
+ o4 h; f0 H$ U# Z6 V• Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
, z) T9 o/ k: V9 b1 ?• Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records; c& N8 ^- X3 l4 F! e8 Y
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Apply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca 9 p9 v8 M: X( a% y2 _7 X
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011. |
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