PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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% Y3 i4 j- R  X0 _& [0 ZPRIMARY CARE NURSE

0 ~2 {6 f, z3 n0 jPOSITION SUMMARY
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$ J, c$ k7 s7 @) C. OThe 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.

% f; [/ A; c- R; \4 G3 _" vThe 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.

The Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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" A9 w* ?1 Z# R( A4 vKey Responsibilities

0 i' P7 j( F( R) ~; T7 A3 B. O* M, n, S/ P•        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.
2 T+ [6 |/ \- p0 a; v•        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.
, E3 e* o  S& m$ }; I•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter

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.  
1 H9 b4 s( i, ?7 {0 _•        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.
•        To coordinate with Alberta Health Services and ensure that relevant regional programming is effectively used.
& X: Q: Z& v! f8 P•        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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6 a+ |. |$ v5 E2 w* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *

1 [, i$ M/ f  S: w8 ^' s) q8 eProfessionalism

•        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.
•        To be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.
  {- }2 p, A) p7 ]7 {, _9 Q8 e: ?•        To participate in the Network’s education program.

SELECTION 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.
9 d' _8 s3 ^" ]# Y, r- R8 Y•        Current CARNA Registration
•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
7 ^$ y1 M; a/ B7 ]•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

% T0 ]* w- m1 A, j6 m; x6 M8 eApply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
# L3 t3 q- A; Q( a2 i8 h' [: e  k  sCompetition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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