Primary Care Registered Nurse

Calgary West Central Primary Care Network; Calgary; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits premiums

Wellness account

Flexible working options

Generous vacation and personal time

Education days and professional dev

Job summary

Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) is seeking a Primary Care Registered Nurse (PCRN) for a temporary maternity leave contract in the Calgary Zone. The role involves holistic patient assessment, health promotion, and collaboration with an interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, active CRNA registration, and experience in chronic disease management and mental health.

Qualifications

• Education: a bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Active CRNA registration in good standing is required.
• Experience in broad clinical practice including mental health and chronic disease management is required.
• Certification in CDE or willingness to obtain is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and guide patients on symptom management, health maintenance, and rehabilitation strategies, and involve them in decision-making and self-management.
• Provide and coordinate screening for health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cognitive function.
• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to identify, plan, implement, and measure patient-centred health improvement goals.
• Implement and facilitate groups for health promotion.
• Complete comprehensive and person-centred assessments, develop care plans synthesizing health assessment information, and use critical thinking and clinical reasoning to identify health concerns and interventions.
• Use HealthChange Methodology to provide person-centred care and promote health literacy, shared decision-making, behaviour change, and self-management.
• Assist in setting up health promotion programs and patient self-management programs.
• Direct patients to the care they need from the appropriate health professional or program.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify patient groups and target goals to improve patient care.
• Participate in identifying new service requirements and address deficiencies for patient benefit.
• Offer training and support for other patient care team members and assist in their professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Group facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Active CRNA registration in good standing

CDE certification asset

Chronic disease management education asset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Status: Full-time, Temporary (Expected contract end date: April 2nd, 2027 )

Vacancies: One

FTE: 1.0

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Calgary Zone

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) is a non-profit organization committed to a healthier future. As a Primary Care Network, we work alongside hundreds of family doctors (our members) to support the patient-doctor relationship and provide programs and services at no cost to doctor or patient.

The Primary Care Registered Nurse (PCRN) is a key member of the interprofessional healthcare team. Working to full scope of practice with a holistic approach, the PCRN assesses, educates, supports, refers, case manages, and evaluates patients in regards to their health promotion needs, mental health needs, and chronic disease management.

This role is primarily a work-from-home position with occasional in-person responsibilities; therefore, the successful candidate must be located within the Calgary Zone or the surrounding area (e.g., Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, etc.).

This position is a temporary maternity leave contract, and the expected contract end date is April 2nd, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and guide patients on symptom management, health maintenance, and rehabilitation strategies, as well as risk factors and lifestyle changes, and involve them in decision-making and self-management.
• Provide and coordinate screening for health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cognitive function.
• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to identify, plan, implement, and measure patient-centred health improvement goals.
• Implement and facilitate groups for health promotion.
• Complete comprehensive and person-centred assessments, develop care plans synthesizing health assessment information, and use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to identify health concerns and sustainable, realistic interventions in partnership with the patient.
• Use HealthChange Methodology to provide person-centred care and promote health literacy, shared decision-making, behaviour change, and self-management to support adherence to evidenced-based recommendations for improved health and quality of life outcomes.
• Assist in setting up health promotion programs and patient self-management programs.
• Direct patients to the care they need from the appropriate health professional or program.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify patient groups and target goals to improve patient care.
• Participate in the identification of new service requirements and addresses deficiencies in current services for the benefit of patients.
• Offer training and support for other patient care team members and assist in their professional development.

Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. Education in mental health and chronic disease management is a strong asset. Professional education related to quality improvement (QI) in the workplace is an asset.
• Experience: Experience in broad clinical practice, including specific experience in mental health, chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, weight management/fitness, respiratory (asthma, COPD) management, and women’s health, is required. Clinical experience in a primary care setting is an asset. Previous experience in patient teaching or group facilitation is an asset. Experience with successful QI initiatives in the workplace is an asset.
• Registration: Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) in good standing is required.
• Certifications: Canadian Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification or willingness and eligibility to complete is an asset. Additional certifications in chronic disease management (e.g., Certified Respiratory Educator) are an asset.
• Technical: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and EMR systems. Experience in and/or willingness to learn collaboration software and virtual care platforms.
• CPR: Current BLS Level C CPR/AED issued by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Background check: A clear Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector check is required to start.

Benefits

We have been recognized as an Alberta Top 85 Employer for 2026. Employees of the CWC PCN enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for health and dental benefits, health spending/wellness account, flexible working options, generous vacation and personal time off allowances, education days, as well as professional development opportunities.

The CWC PCN is a leader in the provision of primary care through collaboration, innovation, and teamwork, creating healthy patients and satisfied providers.

The CWC PCN is committed to providing a physically, emotionally, and psychologically safe environment for all workers, patients, and visitors. We are also committed to promoting policies internally that ensure team members across the organization feel they belong and can perform to their best capacity in a supportive and respectful work environment.