Family Practice Nurse - LPN (0.6 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.

• 0.6 FTE - Permanent 
• Clinic is located in Sherwood Park, AB

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Include, but are not limited to the following:
• Work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services
• Nursing skills/tasks such as injections, dressing changes, suture removals, foot care, ear flushes, Pap tests, and chronic disease education
• Identify needs and set priorities with the patient, physician and other team members
• Assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs
• Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions
• 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
• 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
• Other duties as assigned to maintain seamless patient flow throughout office visits
• Provide assistance to physicians as required and appropriate to the position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Practical Nurse diploma
• Five years or more of related nursing experience, Primary Care experience a benefit
• Current CLPNA Registration, CPR, and BCLS
• Experience working in a team setting with other health professionals

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Expert 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
• Advanced skills 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
• Advanced skills in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs
• Basic computer skills, ability to use Electronic Medical Records

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 satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for travel is required
• Flexibility in hours and days of work.