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AvenueNE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7A3
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.
We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.
Why this role is important?
The Nurse Practitioner is licensed to work in Canada and provides health care advice, education, and support to patients across Canada in jurisdictions that allow for cross province care. As point of contact for patients, you will provide convenient and timely supportive services that range from minor acute care treatments to health coaching for various disease states. You will be responsible for triaging incoming requests from patients, assessing their needs, and providing the appropriate clinical recommendations and coaching to support resolution of symptoms and/or improvement in perceived health.
Patients will be able to contact a registered nurse via a variety of channels including phone, email, text, and video conference. Where necessary, you will be referring patients to healthcare facilities and community-based resources. Working collaboratively with other health care professionals (physicians, pharmacists, and registered nurses) you will provide a meaningful patient experience, while using your critical thinking skills to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care plans.
What you will do:
Possess strong clinical expertise and experience in a range of health conditions
Possess deep compassion and empathy to treat our patients and promote healthy lifestyles.
Utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate.
Engage in service/program development of the clinical telemedicine program, including liaising with healthcare providers and patients, and being a champion and advocate for the program.
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal privacy legislation including the Mental Health Act.
What you will need:
Availability that includes days, occasional evenings, weekends as well as possible on-call shifts.
2 years direct clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred
Current unrestricted professional nursing license to practice in the province of work
Willing to become licensed in other provinces as required for the program services
Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathy, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses
Demonstrated leadership experience preferred
Ability to provide an organized, efficient approach to telemedicine
Possession of excellent skills in assessment, communication, critical thinking, and decision making
Ability to demonstrate understanding of SDM Specialty Health Networkpolicies, legal considerations, and professional ethics
Excellent communication skills in English (bilingual French/English where needed)
Proficiency of computer skills including Microsoft 365; experience with web-based applications (i.e. Sales Force)
Ability to remain objective and be a team player
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Commitment to the principle of quality client-centered service delivery
Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.
How You’ll Succeed:
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