PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description

PRIMARY CARE NURSE
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4 T' p* C. a% a; |2 ePOSITION SUMMARY
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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.

The Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.
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: t4 @$ D  A; W- N* z  ?' X  CESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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4 l6 H# D9 u* p* h2 GKey Responsibilities
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•        To work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services.
% F7 c& _! m( \( ~. L6 L& \: R0 A  K& \•        To receive patients and provide individualized health care and services based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills.
9 B$ U3 v4 p% n7 B8 x2 H2 S•        According to practice protocols, conduct assessments, initiate and implement management strategies and provide appropriate follow-up.
& L" M) y1 A" z% h•        To make professionally autonomous decisions in managing patients and offering a complementary source of care to that offered by medical practitioners.
) h/ a7 t$ z3 y" |8 ?•        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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5 u* v5 t. r' _, R% x$ |: uClinical Role

6 L5 ^# h; F; [4 a1 }4 r+ a8 j5 a•        To work in conjunction with the physicians or independently as appropriate to incorporate the nursing process to provide patient centered, goal oriented care.  
  O' q7 d1 Q4 s# F2 x+ @$ n•        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.
•        To assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs.
# G; ?& z- f4 e0 G7 K3 o) ?•        To coordinate with Alberta Health Services and ensure that relevant regional programming is effectively used.
0 g. k2 I" M( j' O' e•        To act as a resource to other multidisciplinary team members, physicians, and community resources.
3 B5 \, E. M2 m( b+ i# e2 ]•        To offer training support for other team members and assist in their professional development.

* REFER TO ROLE DESCRIPTION – APPENDIX *

Professionalism

/ g% A: i$ j. W' |•        The primary care nurse should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
0 [, D1 o. @/ N! N•        He/she should be able to work in a team while respecting the views/opinions of others.
7 c+ L8 i8 j0 D: z  g' E•        Should have the ability to act responsibly, accountable, excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
% n5 a9 f! e: x, |" c•        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.
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% ~' C- f$ J. X0 `SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
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( c$ C8 t+ @+ cQualifications/Experience
9 c2 h1 @/ B  r$ ?; i: d•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
, C# s1 g- u! ~' P•        Current CARNA Registration
2 _1 z( ]4 b* a•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
' G, A0 }6 H, t8 D- i•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

  b) X! J1 T7 G/ {4 CApply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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