PRIMARY CARE NURSE

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Position Description
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PRIMARY CARE NURSE
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0 x6 ]5 s9 i) F  C+ s- uPOSITION 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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7 \; s( p" I7 `$ O& W) iThe 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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  K5 _* Z3 }  A  i# c6 qThe Nurse will report to the Clinic Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Key Responsibilities

•        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.
" F  k& M$ z- t* [6 W•        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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Clinical Role

•        To work in conjunction with the physicians or independently as appropriate to incorporate the nursing process to provide patient centered, goal oriented care.  
+ y. d: m% G5 c•        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.
6 T' e6 `7 M+ o•        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.
/ f7 d# P, G. D8 K5 ~•        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 *
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% Y, _5 \& W5 L. NProfessionalism
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+ _8 b# p. c# |' |•        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.
0 {1 e# t  i3 C0 t•        Requires the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
6 V* i" M+ S: s4 x6 L•        To be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.
* c' ^& Y: c. X# ^: S•        To participate in the Network’s education program.
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. v* r8 S+ w" G8 r" d: n& LSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

3 ?# O1 {5 z+ ~9 y  a  KQualifications/Experience
+ U2 m! D4 D' {8 D5 w" c8 y•        Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
9 [9 f4 \1 G  f" Z•        Preference given to those with at least 5 years nursing experience in primary care setting.
& _& s  f# }1 Y4 E5 Z5 `) x* o•        Current CARNA Registration
2 s1 T) F& }' B" B•        Current CPR – Healthcare Provider
•        Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
•        Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records

Apply here: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca  
Competition deadline is January 14th, 2011.

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