Nurse Practitioner

1267407 Alberta Ltd.•Edmonton, AB

59d•CA$65 - CA$75•Onsite

About The Position

This role is employed through ENPCN and physically located at the New Canadians Health Centre as part of ENPCN’s resourcing program. The New Canadians Health Centre provides coordinated and multidisciplinary refugee-centered primary care utilizing a shared care model for a target population of government assisted and privately sponsored refugees as well as refugee claimants. Informed by refugees’ priorities that are communicated through culturally, linguistically, medically, and epidemiologically appropriate assessments, the supports create ready access to a comprehensive set of clinic and community services. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work collaboratively with the patients, family physicians, other team members to provide comprehensive care to patients of the New Canadians Health Centre. The NP will assess patients, as well as develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for patients both directly and indirectly. The NP will work to full scope of practice as an autonomous primary health care provider with an emphasis on providing evidence-based care, education, and guidance to patients with chronic disease, as well as supporting the successful transition of patients to community practices.

Requirements

Must have an active professional registration with the College Registered Nurse of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner within the knowledge, skills and authority to provide care to Family-All Ages.
Master’s or equivalent in Nursing
Minimum of three (3) years or more of related experience
Advanced skills in caring for patient with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs
Current BLS CPR is required
Proof of immunizations is required
Advanced decision-making skills in assessment, diagnosis, care management and evaluation for patients of all ages care
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in addition to being able to identify the most appropriate method of communication
Comfortable and experienced working with marginalized and vulnerable populations
Ability to organize time, multi-task and set priorities to meet various deadlines and maintain a flexible schedule
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills
Strong listening, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong follow-through and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Diabetic Educator (CDE) would be considered an asset
Experience in newcomer or refugee health would be considered an asset
Fluency in a second language, an asset

Responsibilities

Assess patients, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for patients both directly and indirectly.
Work to full scope of practice as an autonomous primary health care provider.
Provide evidence-based care, education, and guidance to patients with chronic disease.
Support the successful transition of patients to community practices.