POSITION SUMMARYThe 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.KEY INFORMATION0.6FTEPermanentEligible for BenefitsPay range, based on experience $28.66 - $37.74KEY RESPONSIBILITIESNursing skills/tasks will include injections, dressing changes, ear flushes, Pap tests, diabetes and prenatal educationWork collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care servicesIdentify needs and set priorities with the patient, physician and other team membersAssist in developing and implementing patient self-management programsConduct assessments, initiate and implement management strategies and provide appropriate follow-upProvide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditionsAssist patients to navigate through the health systemCommunicate with patients to determine the next appropriate health services required, based on presenting concerns and test resultsProvide direction in accessing appropriate local and regional health programsAssist in the development of health screening programsImplement strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice populationInitiate appropriate investigationsEnsure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policyParticipate in evaluation of the clinic and its servicesOther duties as assigned to maintain seamless patient flow throughout office visitsProvide assistance to physicians as required and appropriate to the positionEDUCATION & EXPERIENCELPN designation with current registration with CLHA (previously CLPNA) in AlbertaCurrent standard BLS Provider certificateThree years related nursing experience, primary care environment preferredExperience working in a team setting with other health professionalsSKILLS & ABILITIESStrong knowledge of nursing processes and practices, including intervention strategies and therapiesStrong, effective written and oral communication skills, high level of perceptivenessAbility to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environmentRespect and understanding of confidentialityCustomer service orientationAbility to manage a complex changing environmentHigh levels of integrity and professional behaviorOTHERClinical experience in primary care nursing, community, gerontology and/or chronic disease managementKnowledge in health promotion, health screening, assessment and educationComprehensive knowledge of normal laboratory values and diagnostic imagingInitiative, accountability, sound decision-making and communication skillsDemonstrated ability and willingness to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing prioritiesExperience in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needsExperience with Electronic Medical Records systems and good computer skillsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIESEnthusiastic and positive can-do attitudeAble and willing, in an unstructured workplace, to be flexible, creative and juggle numerous competing prioritiesEthical, responsible and accountableRespect other views/opinionsAbility to have difficult conversations and be comfortable asking questionsExceptional understanding of and appreciation for confidentiality and privacyAbility to identify sensitive informationOTHER OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTSA current and clear Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required prior to start dateA valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel is required#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Family Practice Nurse - Lpn - C$28.7 - C$37.7 An Hour (Strathcona County)
🏢 Sherwood Park – Strathcona County PCN
📍 Strathcona County