PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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5 `3 c- M  q7 B. j; kPRIMARY CARE NURSE
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POSITION SUMMARY
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! {- X; n# w7 X6 f* RThe 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.

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Key Responsibilities

: s3 B4 t+ f1 @7 o3 J6 Z•        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.
•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter
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Clinical 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.  
" j( b1 u6 F9 K9 b4 k$ H& G2 o•        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.
•        To assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs.
: u3 F( k% |* e•        To coordinate with Alberta Health Services and ensure that relevant regional programming is effectively used.
% d5 u  S8 o" s6 \5 ], [- U6 Z•        To act as a resource to other multidisciplinary team members, physicians, and community resources.
; d$ U5 J9 l! Y•        To offer training support for other team members and assist in their professional development.
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4 j, g/ n, B: @9 g+ Z( E' }, m* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *

Professionalism
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$ y- N0 c! ~" J  p7 R•        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.
•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
•        Requires the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
. L! |7 O) _0 X0 I, i0 ]/ F•        To be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.
0 T7 z, t& k% o3 }- i% _% D* j8 Y/ {•        To participate in the Network’s education program.
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1 I$ h- y+ B9 J  g+ ^SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications/Experience
! d- x; a0 e# [5 h% y, y•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
•        Current CARNA Registration
•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

Apply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
2 H: j" E+ e6 Q2 }9 g! TCompetition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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