PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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The 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.

6 ~2 s5 R. Y( f( w) H" dThe Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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  |8 x2 \5 v- t  W8 q5 p" xKey Responsibilities

; a2 U7 x  ^% a; j) O•        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.
) }; a. Y/ x* O7 K9 [•        To assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population.
; ^$ q3 e9 f! H: G8 f•        Educator, communicator, advocate, coordination/navigation, supporter
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! L; s6 \5 T  q1 M' C: P" SClinical 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.  
•        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.
) i; i$ u7 f5 S•        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.
•        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

; N+ S* f; n8 B5 F6 X1 R•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
, U  P" o$ c+ o5 c0 F0 [# l+ |* y•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
& A( c' G1 p9 o8 a$ ]+ j•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
•        Requires the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
* f+ M# E. Z  L" B2 s•        To be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.
0 z# _! ]5 V) {4 P; v3 ]•        To participate in the Network’s education program.
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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications/Experience
•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
6 c( v$ \' x& ~; f* \  I; w0 [  W•        Current CARNA Registration
•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
0 c! m8 O2 Z4 j! v•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

: m! G; A. r( R' zApply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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