PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description

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9 U9 w1 i& s& 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.
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% Y; c% V7 T' P. x$ j' n1 E% s% wThe Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.
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# \' [6 B& V% }. s. O. X7 U/ fESSENTIAL 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.
/ v4 X5 q) \. ?; R- p•        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.
7 ]; J  g2 U6 Q$ I; J1 b7 Q) ?•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter
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Clinical Role
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. q! n; H/ l/ i+ q0 [3 E6 f•        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.
) J- w1 i4 u6 H•        Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy.
# q, v6 P5 S/ E/ 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.
" j, X& ]* S* h; k•        To offer training support for other team members and assist in their professional development.
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1 {' g$ z  a1 p+ `. }; J  ~8 F: Y* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *

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•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
9 ^% k0 B4 s' ]1 t; ~% k8 y•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
! `; u8 Y4 N& k. I2 u4 P7 f•        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.
8 I+ e: M+ c; i3 ~4 ^8 g) r•        To participate in the Network’s education program.
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8 E- l" K( m& s7 H$ o# K" X1 fSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

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0 W1 T5 ?& L/ p% p7 Q•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
0 D; U$ R" F" q& i•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
•        Current CARNA Registration
' ~* n+ O2 h9 J: ~/ i( {•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Z2 ?5 a% Q+ z8 p. c•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records
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Apply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
  n4 P2 `! x, _" d! c* ICompetition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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