Family Practice Nurse - LPN

Sherwood Park - Strathcona County Primary Care Network; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Sherwood Park is looking for a Family Practice Nurse - LPN to deliver comprehensive nursing services in a collaborative family practice setting. The ideal candidate will have a Licensed Practical Nurse diploma, over five years of experience, and strong communication skills. This part-time role offers 23.35 hours per week with a comprehensive benefits plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Qualifications

• Five years or more of related nursing experience.
• Current CLPNA Registration, CPR, and BCLS required.
• Experience working in a team setting with health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing services to patients.
• Implement care plans and provide follow-up with patients.
• Assist in developing patient self-management programs.

Skills

Expert knowledge of nursing processes

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage complex environments

Customer service orientation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

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.

• Permanent 0.6 FTE
• 23.35 hours / week : Mondays and Thursdays (9 : 00 AM–5 : 15 PM) and Fridays (8 : 15 AM–4 : 30 PM)
• SPPCN provides a comprehensive benefit plan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to the following :

Work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services

Nursing skills / tasks such as injections, dressing changes, suture removals, foot care, ear flushes, Pap tests, and chronic disease education

Identify needs and set priorities with the patient, physician and other team members

Assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs

Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions

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

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

Other duties as assigned to maintain seamless patient flow throughout office visits

Provide assistance to physicians as required and appropriate to the position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma

Five years or more of related nursing experience, Primary Care experience a benefit

Current CLPNA Registration, CPR, and BCLS

Experience working in a team setting with other health professionals

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Expert 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

OTHER

Clinical experience in primary care nursing, community, gerontology and / or chronic disease management

Advanced skills 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

Advanced skills in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and / or specialized needs

Basic computer skills, ability to use Electronic Medical Records

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

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

OTHER OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate

A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for travel is required

Flexibility in hours and days of work

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description. A review and update of this job description will take place at the yearly performance review.

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