Family Practice Nurse - LPN (1.0 FTE)

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Sherwood Park – Strathcona County PCN Family Practice Nurse is to provide comprehensive nursing services to the patient population of a family practice clinic within the Network.

The nurse will work collaboratively with patients, family physicians and other team members to develop and implement care plans and provide follow-up with patients. The nurse will assess, manage and support patients to provide comprehensive care, education and guidance to patients with a variety of clinical conditions. Duties will vary depending on the clinic and patient population.

• 1.0 FTE – Temporary

• Monday - Tuesday 10:00AM – 6:15PM
• Wednesday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:15PM

• Eligible for Benefits
• 9% RRSP matching program 
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Pay range, based on experience $28.66 - $37.74
• Education support, including funding and paid time for professional development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Nursing skills/tasks will include injections, dressing changes, ear flushes, Pap tests, diabetes and prenatal education
• Work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services
• Identify needs and set priorities with the patient, physician and other team members
• Provide assistance to physicians as required and appropriate to the position
• Assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs
• Conduct assessments, initiate and implement management strategies and provide appropriate follow-up
• Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions
• Assist patients to navigate through the health system
• Communicate with patients to determine the next appropriate health services required, based on presenting concerns and test results
• Provide direction in accessing appropriate local and regional health programs
• Assist in the development of health screening programs
• Implement strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population
• Initiate appropriate investigations
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with practice policy
• Participate in evaluation of the clinic and its services
• Provide training and technical support to new hires to accelerate their proficiency
• Other duties as assigned to maintain seamless patient flow throughout office visits

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• LPN designation with current registration with CLHA (previously CLPNA) in Alberta
• Current standard BLS Provider certificate
• Three years related nursing experience, primary care environment preferred
• Experience working in a team setting with other health professionals

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of nursing processes and practices, including intervention strategies and therapies
• Strong, effective written and oral communication skills, high level of perceptiveness
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Respect and understanding of confidentiality
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to manage a complex changing environment
• High levels of integrity and professional behavior

OTHER

• Clinical experience in primary care nursing, community, gerontology and/or chronic disease management
• Knowledge in health promotion, health screening, assessment and education
• Comprehensive knowledge of normal laboratory values and diagnostic imaging
• Initiative, accountability, sound decision-making and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities
• Experience in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records systems and good computer skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

• Enthusiastic and positive can-do attitude
• Able and willing, in an unstructured environment, to be flexible, creative and juggle numerous competing priorities
• Ethical, responsible and accountable
• Respect other views/opinions
• Ability to have difficult conversations and be comfortable asking questions
• Exceptional understanding of and appreciation for confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to identify sensitive information

OTHER OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A current and clear Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required prior to start date
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel is required