PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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PRIMARY CARE NURSE
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# }+ J! }1 F3 B( t. P3 XThe 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.

The Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Key Responsibilities

6 n6 u. v* g  V) d•        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.
, K2 |% |) G6 U•        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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( R/ ?/ O" d8 R" O8 j( y' TClinical 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.  
3 E( E$ i( P% }6 a' c" D- V* k•        To develop long-term, trusting relationships with both patients and peers in providing primary care services.
8 u9 U6 |) _1 G3 k1 }•        To assist in the delivery of disease management and health promotion programs according to clinical practice guidelines.
+ M, Q: e7 w) ^7 B2 d+ c' {6 ]/ y4 v! Z•        Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy.
3 d# a5 v* u1 t•        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.
0 S1 p1 B( _7 [- v4 H) s•        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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* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *
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Professionalism
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•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
: ]: c& w2 }" Z: s( R- A6 Y•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
6 r/ [- o/ d+ t6 A* z•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
3 S0 D5 r& E; ?# m' j; i7 ~•        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.
•        To participate in the Network’s education program.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
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Qualifications/Experience
  L  f& M8 R& C2 ?' {) S" D  w" R# D•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
/ e, v- B  ]. S+ L8 [- ~•        Current CARNA Registration
- Z$ I# w8 D* x0 j•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
, T+ j4 F" f  m- d•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

% x- U2 ~, B# DApply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
$ j. b- I" y. b7 r# n8 fCompetition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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