Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Calian Group Ltd.; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join a clinical team at CFB Cold Lake. This full-time position offers the chance to provide high-quality primary care to Canadian Armed Forces members, enhancing their health and well-being. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive health services while enjoying a balanced work schedule with no evenings or weekends. This role is perfect for a professional committed to impactful care, with opportunities for further development and support. Join a mission-driven organization and make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country.

Benefits

Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance

Living on base as a civilian

Free parking

Work-life balance

Medical and Dental benefits

Paid leave

Administrative time built into appointments

Ability to provide gold standard care

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and make medical recommendations.
• Prescribe medications and implement health promotion strategies.
• Collaborate on managing chronic illnesses and refer patients as needed.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Diagnostic Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Health Promotion

Disease Prevention

Education

Licensed Nurse Practitioner

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian is excited to invite a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team at CFB Cold Lake. This full-time role offers the unique opportunity to serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing high-quality primary care to Canadian Armed Forces members. As a Nurse Practitioner with Calian, you will play an essential role in delivering comprehensive health services, including primary care, health promotion and disease prevention while having access to a robust multidisciplinary team. This position is ideal for a professional committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our Armed Forces personnel through collaborative and impactful care.

Perks

• May be eligible for signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
• May be eligible for living on base as a civilian (ask me more about this!)
• Free parking
• Hours are 0730 - 1600 hrs, Monday to Friday
• No evenings, no weekends or holidays = work life balance
• Medical and Dental benefits
• Paid leave
• Serving military members exclusively who are highly engaged in their care
• Administrative time is built into generous appointment time allowing you to take your time with your patients & their care.
• Having the ability to provide the gold standard of care to your patients with no overhead.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive health assessments using sound clinical judgment, diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
• Practices autonomously and is solely accountable for his/her actions while practicing.
• Consults with physicians or other health care professionals when the client’s condition requires care beyond the scope of NP practice.
• Makes appropriate medical employment limitation recommendations in accordance with the Surgeon General’s guidelines.
• Prescribes medications and orders x-rays, ultrasounds, and lab tests in accordance with the Standards of Practice for RNs in the Extended Class
• Implements strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families or groups.
• Collaborates on the management of Members with stable chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and asthma) through a predetermined referral process.
• Refers patients to other providers or programs according to the patient’s need.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
• Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C

Additional Requirements

• You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.