Primary Care Nurse

Mosaic Primary Care Network•Calgary, AB

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN) provides a wide range of primary health care services in the northeast and southeast Calgary communities in partnership with a group of family doctors. Our talented interdisciplinary health care teams work together to provide services that best support patient needs. We want YOU to bring your expertise to our growing team as we continue to develop solutions to meet the needs of our local community. If you have initiative, are resourceful, engage easily in teamwork, and most importantly, want to make a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you! The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services to the patient population within Mosaic PCN clinics and physician offices. The Primary Care Nurses assesses, manages, and supports 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 (CRNA) Standards of Practice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
Current CPR certification.
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 judgement and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team including family physicians.
Sound judgement 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

A minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience preferred, ideally in a primary care or community environment.
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.
Mentor’s 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.