Position Summary The role of the Sherwood Park – Strathcona County Primary Care Network (SPPCN) Family Practice Nurse - LPN 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.

- 0.4FTE– Permanent
- 9% RRSP matching program
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Pay range, based on experience $28.66 - $37.74
- Education support, including funding and paid time for professional development Key Responsibilities - Nursing skills/tasks will include injections, dressing changes, ear flushes, Pap tests, diabetes and prenatal education
- Work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services
- Identify needs and set priorities with the patient, physician and other team members
- Provide assistance to physicians as required and appropriate to the position
- Assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs
- Conduct assessments, initiate and implement management strategies and provide appropriate follow-up
- Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions
- Assist patients to navigate through the health system




- 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
- Assist in the development of health screening 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
- Participate in evaluation of the clinic and its services
- Provide training and technical support to new hires to accelerate their proficiency
- Other duties as assigned to maintain seamless patient flow throughout office visits Education and Experience - LPN designation with current registration with CLHA (previously CLPNA) in Alberta
- Current standard BLS Provider certificate
- Three years related nursing experience, primary care environment preferred
- Experience working in a team setting with other health professionals Skills and Abilities - Strong 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 skilled behavior Other - Clinical experience in primary care nursing, community, gerontology and/or chronic disease management
- Knowledge 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
- Experience in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records systems and valuable computer skills 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 current and clear Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required prior to start date
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel is required

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Sherwood Park - Strathcona County Primary Care Network
📍 Edmonton