Primary Care Registered Nurse

Position

FTE: 1.0 FTE, Temporary, 12‑month position

START DATE:

As soon as a suitable candidate is found

LOCATION:

Strathmore AB, with travel to surrounding areas

The Primary Care Registered Nurse (PCRN) will work as a part of a multidisciplinary primary care team including allied health professionals and community partners to deliver wholistic patient centered care, with consideration of all social determinants of health. The PCRN provides comprehensive team-based care to patients across the lifespan, in the patients’ medical home and at Calgary Rural PCN central clinic locations.

The PCRN may support a variety of programs and services, while exercising a high degree of critical thinking, in an autonomous but collaborative and supportive environment.

• Assess and screen patients for physical, and psychosocial conditions that impact health outcomes.
• Case management of patients with highly complex needs.
• Empower patients to manage their symptoms of a long‑term disease.
• Provide education and guidance to patients with/ or at risk for a wide range of chronic or complex health conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings.
• Assess screening needs, educate and promote completion of screening and follow through as per guidelines and clinical pathways.
• Establish patient centered SMART goals through motivational interviewing, and coaching.
• Collaborate with Primary Care Provider to plan, implement and evaluate centered care plans to support patients in their health journey.
• Determine and make appropriate referrals to internal and external providers and services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicate essential information in a timely manner to support seamless care.
• Facilitate and evaluate group programs and education sessions.
• Complete daily data entry into CRPCN data collection tool.
• Participate and/or lead CRPCN quality improvement initiatives, evaluations / surveys as required.
• Mentor and orientate new staff to program/service delivery.
• Adhere to all CRPCN policies and procedures.
• Support Goals of Care Discussions
• Commitment to enhance educator competencies and share knowledge to support excellence in specialized care.
• Other interventions as required within Registered Nurse scope of practice such as immunizations, cervical cancer screening, medication review, cognitive screening, and ear syringing.
• Comply with all CRNA professional standards of practice including maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred or diploma in registered nursing with 5+ years.
• Active CRNA Registration in good standing.
• Current BCLS certification for health care providers.
• Criminal background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors check within the last 6 months.
• Health Change Methodology or equivalent motivational interviewing education an asset.
• One or more of the following certifications strongly preferred:
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE)
• Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE)

• Minimum three years of nursing experience.
• Rural Nursing experience an asset.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of current best practice guidelines for conditions frequently seen in a primary care setting.
• Experience educating patients using the principles of motivational interviewing to set patient centered goals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based health promotion, prevention, and management strategies.

• Demonstrated high level critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Self‑motivated and driven for excellence.
• Desire to work to full scope of practice.
• Flexible with a willingness to adapt to meet organizational demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and resolve conflict in a timely and professional manner.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented.
• Advocate for diversity and inclusion.
• Accountable and professional.
• Practice culturally sensitive and trauma informed care.

• Clinical office environment, in Primary Care Provider or CRPCN centralized locations.
• Highly autonomous and supportive work environment.
• Travel to additional CRPCN work sites as required.
• Valid driver’s license & access to reliable vehicle required.

• Manager, Chronic Disease Management and Prevention.