Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The role of the Sherwood Park – Strathcona County PCN Family Practice Nurse is to provide comprehensive nursing services to the patient population of a family practice clinic within the Network. The nurse will work collaboratively with patients, family physicians and other team members to develop and implement care plans and provide follow-up with patients. The nurse will assess, manage and support patients to provide comprehensive care, education and guidance to patients with a variety of clinical conditions. Duties will vary depending on the clinic and patient population.

1 year temporary 1.0 FTE with the possibility of extension
Scheduled days will be Monday to Friday
Current shift times include 08:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Clinic is located in Sherwood Park
SPPCN provides a comprehensive benefit plan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to the following:
Work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services
Nursing skills/tasks such as injections, dressing changes, suture removals, foot care, ear flushes, Pap tests, and chronic disease education
Identify needs and set priorities with the patient, physician and other team members
Assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs
Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions
Communicate with patients to determine the next appropriate health services required, based on presenting concerns and test results
Provide direction in accessing appropriate local and regional health programs
Implement strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population
Initiate appropriate investigations
Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy
Other duties as assigned to maintain seamless patient flow throughout office visits
Provide assistance to physicians as required and appropriate to the position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma
Five years or more of related nursing experience, Primary Care experience a benefit
Current CLPNA Registration, CPR, and BCLS
Experience working in a team setting with other health professionals

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Expert knowledge of nursing processes and practices, including intervention strategies and therapies
Strong, effective written and oral communication skills, high level of perceptiveness
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
Respect and understanding of confidentiality
Customer service orientation
Ability to manage a complex changing environment
High levels of integrity and professional behavior

OTHER

Clinical experience in primary care nursing, community, gerontology and/or chronic disease management
Advanced skills in health promotion, health screening, assessment and education
Comprehensive knowledge of normal laboratory values and diagnostic imaging
Initiative, accountability, sound decision-making and communication skills
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities
Advanced skills in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs
Basic computer skills, ability to use Electronic Medical Records

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

Enthusiastic and positive can-do attitude
Able and willing, in an unstructured environment, to be flexible, creative and juggle numerous competing priorities
Ethical, responsible and accountable
Respect other views/opinions
Ability to have difficult conversations and be comfortable asking questions
Exceptional understanding of and appreciation for confidentiality and privacy
Ability to identify sensitive information

OTHER OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for travel is required
Flexibility in hours and days of work.

DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description. A review and update of this job description will take place at the yearly performance review.

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