PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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PRIMARY CARE NURSE
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POSITION SUMMARY
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3 @, d; Q& b4 T+ l! UThe 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.
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The Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.

! w, M1 A0 Q( `- D$ lESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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* W1 W) [+ k, o. [3 {Key Responsibilities
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•        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.
4 {% R7 T/ ^6 P7 I3 {0 J•        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

9 x4 P, t8 N8 E0 m( ]' O0 N9 IClinical 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.  
- U- P$ w: c7 }! E- q•        To develop long-term, trusting relationships with both patients and peers in providing primary care services.
% Y3 u4 Q) Y, Z0 I•        To assist in the delivery of disease management and health promotion programs according to clinical practice guidelines.
" j8 l1 W6 u! _0 f! x% }•        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.
•        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.

* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *

Professionalism

•        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.
•        To participate in the Network’s education program.

5 q7 x/ y8 Y7 w" p) s5 q% F, sSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

# [" k4 [: |4 e' C4 UQualifications/Experience
) p4 u. W0 j2 u" m3 L' a$ x•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
2 q1 f$ T  }& {. W% c•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
•        Current CARNA Registration
•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
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7 U2 F" r3 ?2 k) h: k/ JApply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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