Primary Health Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Status: Full-time, Temporary (Expected contract end date: Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - The Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) is a non-profit organization committed to a healthier future. As a Primary Care Network, we work alongside hundreds of family doctors (our members) to support the patient-doctor relationship and provide programs and services at no cost to doctor or patient.

The Primary Care Registered Nurse (PCRN) is a key member of the interprofessional healthcare team. Working to full scope of practice with a holistic approach, the PCRN assesses, educates, supports, refers, case manages, and evaluates patients in regards to their health promotion needs, mental health needs, and chronic disease management.

This role is primarily a work-from-home position with occasional in-person responsibilities; This position is a temporary maternity leave contract, and the expected contract end date is April 2nd, 2027.

Counsel and guide patients on symptom management, health maintenance, and rehabilitation strategies, as well as risk factors and lifestyle changes, and involve them in decision-making and self-management.

Provide and coordinate screening for health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cognitive function.

Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to identify, plan, implement, and measure patient-centred health improvement goals.

Implement and facilitate groups for health promotion.

Patient-centred care

Complete comprehensive and person-centred assessments, develop care plans synthesizing health assessment information, and use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to identify health concerns and sustainable, realistic interventions in partnership with the patient.

Use HealthChange Methodology to provide person-centred care and promote health literacy, shared decision-making, behaviour change, and self-management to support adherence to evidenced-based recommendations for improved health and quality of life outcomes.

Assist in setting up health promotion programs and patient self-management programs.

Direct patients to the care they need from the appropriate health professional or program.

Quality improvement

Collaborate with other teams to identify patient groups and target goals to improve patient care.

Offer training and support for other patient care team members and assist in their professional development.

A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. Education in mental health and chronic disease management is a strong asset. Professional education related to quality improvement (QI) in the workplace is an asset.

Experience in broad clinical practice, including specific experience in mental health, chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, weight management/fitness, respiratory (asthma, COPD) management, and women’s health, is required. Clinical experience in a primary care setting is an asset. Previous experience in patient teaching or group facilitation is an asset. Experience with successful QI initiatives in the workplace is an asset.

Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) in good standing is required.

Certifications: Canadian Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification or willingness and eligibility to complete is an asset. Certified Respiratory Educator) are an asset.

Technical: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and EMR systems. Experience in and/or willingness to learn collaboration software and virtual care platforms.

CPR: Current BLS Level C CPR/AED issued by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Employees of the CWC PCN enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for health and dental benefits, health spending/wellness account, flexible working options, generous vacation and personal time off allowances, education days, as well as professional development opportunities.

The CWC PCN is a leader in the provision of primary care through collaboration, innovation, and teamwork, creating healthy patients and satisfied providers.

We are also committed to promoting policies internally that ensure team members across the organization feel they belong and can perform to their best capacity in a supportive and respectful work environment.

To apply to this position, please submit your application to the posting on the CWC PCN website. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those who apply through the CWC PCN website will be moved forward in the recruitment process. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

The CWC PCN welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those needing an accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.