Family Practice Nurse - LPN; FTE

Position: Family Practice Nurse - LPN (1.0 FTE)
Location: Sherwood Park West

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.

Position Details
1.0 FTE – Temporary

Schedule

Monday – Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:15 PM

Wednesday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Benefits

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

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

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