Family Practice Nurse - LPN (1.0 FTE)

Sherwood Park Primary Care Network•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$29 - CA$38•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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
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

Responsibilities

Nursing skills/tasks will include 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