Clinic Nurse - Family Health Centre

Health Care Services
Ave NW
Edmonton, AB , CAN

Temporary Part-Time (18 months approximately)
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
29.00 hours per week, 0.75 FTE

For over 50 years, St. Michael’s Health Group (SMHG) has been committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care while enriching the lives of the communities we serve. As a trusted provider of seniors’ care, we offer a range of accommodations, including a long-term care centre and various supportive living and assisted living options in Edmonton, Vegreville and Spruce Grove. Our passion for seniors’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do.

Through dedication, patience, and a deep commitment to quality care, we create a warm, supportive environment where residents feel valued and respected. Every day, our team upholds this philosophy, ensuring that everyone receives the compassionate, personalized care they deserve. To learn more about us please visit About SMHG .

We are currently seeking an experienced temporary part-time Clinic Nurse
to join our team based out of our Family Health Centre at 13930 74 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Health Care Services & Clinical Compliance.

The Clinic Nurse is an integral member of the Family Health Centre team, working collaboratively with physicians, clinic staff, patients, families and other healthcare providers to support the delivery of safe, efficient and patient-centred primary care.

The Clinic Nurse provides nursing assessments, telephone triage, treatments, medication and vaccine administration, patient education, care coordination and other clinical services within their legislated scope of practice, individual competence, professional standards and organizational policies.

The Clinic Nurse supports physicians with patient care and assists with the coordination of referrals, diagnostic testing, follow-up care and other clinical needs. The role also supports the day-to-day operation of the clinic through accurate documentation, electronic medical record (EMR) management, supply management and communication with patients and external healthcare providers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a busy primary care environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care

• Assess patients and identify presenting health concerns, including obtaining and documenting relevant health information and vital signs.
• Perform telephone triage within scope of practice, assess the urgency of patient concerns and facilitate appropriate follow-up.
• Provide nursing care and treatments within legislated scope of practice, individual competence and organizational policy.
• Administer medications, injections and immunizations as authorized and appropriate to scope of practice.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope and demonstrated competence, which may include wound care, ear irrigation, injections, specimen collection and other clinic-based nursing procedures.
• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments and procedures as required.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and provide appropriate nursing support throughout their visit.
• Recognize changes or concerns in a patient's condition and communicate or elevate appropriately to the physician or other healthcare provider.
• Provide patients and families with clear health information, education and instructions regarding treatment, medications, self-care, prevention and follow-up.
• Support health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management initiatives as applicable to the clinic.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, safety and confidentiality at all times.

Care Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate referrals, consultations, diagnostic testing and follow-up appointments as required.
• Communicate relevant clinical information to physicians and other members of the healthcare team in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Follow up on patient care needs, outstanding investigations, referrals and physician-directed clinical tasks as required.
• Collab…