Primary Care Nurse - Temporary Full-Time

Mosaic Primary Care Network•Calgary, AB

8h•CA$38 - CA$50•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services to the patient population within Mosaic PCN clinics and physician offices. The Primary Care Nurse assesses, manages, and supports adult patients with primary health care needs, complex needs, and chronic diseases. The Primary Care Nurse works closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, evaluate outcomes, and provide follow-up with the patient. Functions in a health coaching/case management role by consulting with patients both one on one and group settings. The Primary Care Nurse works to full scope of practice to ensure a high quality of evidence-based health care to the practice population and in accordance to the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) Standards of Practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Current CPR certification
A minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience preferred, ideally in a primary care or community environment
Experience working with ethnically diverse, vulnerable, and high risk populations
Demonstrated clinical skills in primary health care, chronic disease management, and motivational interviewing
Proven ability to build a good working relationship with healthcare professionals, patients, and other members of the community
Demonstrates ability to use equipment and supplies according to established standards and procedures
Computer literacy including, Microsoft Office suite, Outlook calendar/email management, and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
Demonstrates critical thinking skills including clinical judgment and problem solving skills
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team including family physicians
Sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills; able to develop collaborative working relationships
Self-directed, flexible, and displays initiative
Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
Strong time management and organizational skills
Program and service development skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certificate
Multilingual

Responsibilities

Assesses and identifies the real/potential risks at the bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual levels of persons at risk for or with a chronic condition in order to optimize health and well-being and empower patients to self-manage their health
Coordinates and facilitates the management of patients with primary health care needs, complex care needs, and chronic diseases within the Primary Care Network
Utilizes health coaching/case management approach when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care needs
Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and behavioural change management to provide support, advice, and additional resources to empower patients to achieve goals in health behaviour changes and ultimately self-management of chronic illness
Assists individuals, families, and groups to achieve optimal and well-being
Provides comprehensive assessments, health screening, and facilitate interventions and referrals
Teaches, coaches, and advocates to enhance health and well-being with an emphasis on disease prevention and /or disease progression (e.g. diabetes education and self-care management)
Recognizes potentially critical situations and takes appropriate action
Monitors the assessment data, the ongoing health status of the individual/family, recognizes changes in health care needs, and adjusts the care plan accordingly
Coordinates, supervises, monitors, and evaluates the provisions of health services
Mentors colleagues and nursing students in areas of expertise and seeks mentorship to achieve full potential in professional development
Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems
Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events to promote Mosaic programs and services
Identifies and works to achieve own professional development needs which support goals set in performance reviews
Other responsibilities as required.