Registered Nurse - RN (0.8 FTE)

Sherwood Park Primary Care Network•Redwater, AB

1d•CA$41 - CA$54•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Sherwood Park – Strathcona County PCN Registered Nurse (RN) is to work collaboratively with the patients, family physicians, other team members to provide comprehensive clinical services as identified for the patients of the PCN. The RN will assess patients, develop, implement and evaluate care plans for patients and provide indirect support to patients. The RN will work to full scope of practice with an emphasis on providing comprehensive care, education and guidance to patients with chronic disease. This is a 0.8 FTE Temporary position until August 31, 2027.

Requirements

Current CRNA Registration, standard BLS provider certificate
Initiative, accountability, decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities
Experience in PAP testing
Experience working in a team setting with other health professionals
Advanced skills in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs
Experience in establishing protocols for program startups, especially developing plans and priorities when workload varies
Expert knowledge of nursing processes and practices including intervention strategies and therapy
Strong, effective written and oral communication skills, high level of perceptiveness,
Critical thinking skills
Ability to build a good working relationship with healthcare professionals, clients and other members of the community
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment.
Respect and understanding of confidentiality,
A strong knowledge base in medications and is able to conduct medication reviews with patients
Customer service orientation,
Thrives in a complex changing environment,
High levels of integrity and professional behavior
At least basic computer skills in word processing and email.
Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records
Enthusiastic and positive, can-do attitude
Able and willing, in an unstructured environment, to be flexible, creative and juggle numerous competing priorities
Ability to act ethically, responsibly and be accountable for actions
Ability to 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
A current and clear Criminal record check with Vulnerable record check is required
A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for travel to various stakeholder locations

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
Five years or more of related nursing experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Assessment of patient conditions, needs and goals in collaboration with the patient, attending physician and interdisciplinary team
Identify needs and set priorities in collaboration with the client and other team members
Provide short term interventions as needed
Facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources and programs
Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions
Participate in evaluation of the clinic and its services
Assist in planning, developing, and monitoring for services provided
To assist in the development of policies and protocols for chronic disease management, geriatric care, maternal/child and mental health
To develop systems and communications protocols to facilitate patient follow up
To assist in setting up health promotion programs relevant to the needs of the practice population.
To assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs.
Assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population,
Any other duties that may be reasonably required for the success of the PCN.