Primary Care​/Family Practice Nurse; RN

Position: Primary Care/Family Practice Nurse (RN)
PRAXES Medical Group, headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a global provider of 24/7 medical support to workers in some of the most challenging environments on the planet. We have been an innovator in delivering primary and emergency care services to the marine, mining, oil and gas, and exploration industries for 25 years.

In partnership with NS Health, PRAXES operates the Mentor Clinic: a demonstration clinic for the “health home” model of primary care, which involves a well-supported multi‑disciplinary team with the patient at the center. Relationships are a key element of the health home, and every role has a vital and valued part to play in the success of the team.

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Primary Care Nurse Role
The Primary Care Nurse will use their clinical knowledge and skills to support both patients and clinicians through the various stages involved in the primary care process. Our goal is to build capacity in primary care, and therefore work with clinicians to take nursing tasks off their list so they have more time to spend with complex patients. With a new and developing model, the role of the Primary Care Nurse will change and evolve.

The right individual will have the ability to help develop the scope of work and grow their experience. Continuous learning and feedback opportunities will be provided for all members of the Mentor Clinic team.

This position is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the successful candidate must be physically located in Halifax.

Expectations
Patient Care

Pre‑visit Staging of the Patient:
Triaging and assisting/supporting nurse practitioners and doctors with visits; researching all reports, lab work, letters and medications and entering the chart to support patient visits.

Clinical Visit Supports: PAPs, well‑babies and well‑women’s checkups, vaccines and other assessments as requested by the providers; taking patient vitals (height, weight, BMI, blood pressure) and conducting any pre‑work as appropriate to the patient’s symptoms, attributes or reasons for visit (e.g. glucose test, urinalysis, temperature, vision, lung capacity, etc.); providing charting supports to team members during visits as needed; providing patient education and documentation to support patient wellness, self‑care, and information about tests/procedures.

Follow‑Up Care:
Following up on tasks assigned by clinical team members (lab results, referrals, calls to health‑care providers, etc.) and reviewing charts to identify patient screening requirements as per protocol (e.g. mammogram, PSA).

Mentorship, Education, and Process Improvement

Develop positive working relationships and partnerships with other disciplines, agencies and health‑care professionals to promote coordinated service, quality care and access to appropriate resources for patients.

Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team such as family physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, social workers and others to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.

Participate in meetings and continuing medical education sessions as required.

Assist with the development and improvement of systems and processes used by all providers within the clinic.

Skills and Qualifications
Must‑have

Bachelor of Nursing

Clinical experience in a primary care environment

The ability to maintain employee confidentiality during interactions with staff

Solid computer skills with a working knowledge of the Telus Med‑Access EMR and Microsoft Office

Nova Scotia RN license and medical liability insurance

The ability to work collaboratively with other health‑care providers

Nice to have

Family Practice Nursing Certificate

Commitments
PRAXES is an equal‑opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, sex, ethnic origin, ancestry, age, place of origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital or family status. It is our policy to select the best qualified person for each position within our organization on the basis of demonstrated ability, experience, training and potential. This policy applies to all of our employment and personnel practices, including decisions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, and dismissal.

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