Job Description

Position Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Reports To:

Manager, Allied, Access and Mental Health

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care (NP) will work within a multidisciplinary care team with the goal of supporting optimal health in our rural communities. The NP will work with a high degree of autonomy in a flexible, responsive manner to provide comprehensive services across a variety of settings, including CRPCN operated clinics. The NP will work to full scope of practice to help meet the following priorities in alignment with CRPCN objectives:

Increase access to primary health care Meeting unmet demand for primary health care services Provide care to underserved populations; and Support chronic disease management

Key Responsibilities:

Primary healthcare service delivery including but not limited to screening, chronic disease management, prenatal care, and mental health counselling

Work within a multidisciplinary team to improve access to primary care services for unattached patients

Case management of patients with highly complex needs

Apply holistic approach to individual patient needs and develop health care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to support patient in their health journey

Know and follow current best practice guidelines to ensure evidence-based practice

Actively lead/engage in patient navigation and clinical process redesign

Lifestyle counseling for patients with, or at risk for, a wide range of chronic and/or complex health conditions

Participate in CRPCN and ongoing quality improvement initiatives

Participate in CRPCN evaluations as required

Work in partnership with allied health and collaborative community partners to increase access

Other duties as required within Nurse Practitioner scope of practice

Core Competencies:

Self-motivated to work autonomously to full scope of practice

Excellent communication skills

Ability and desire to work within a team-based care model

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to recognize and resolve conflicts

Demonstrated high level critical thinking and decision-making skills

Excellent time management skills

Expertise in clinical guidelines

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Educational Requirements:

Master's degree in nursing, with Nurse Practitioner certification

Fully licensed and in good standing with regulatory body

Current BCLS certification for health care providers

Mental Health and Addictions experience an asset

Experience and Skills Required:

5 or more years of nursing experience, preferably in a rural primary care setting

Experience working within a multidisciplinary care team model

Experience working with the Indigenous population

Experience working with Addictions & Mental Health programming & principles

Knowledge of chronic disease management principles and processes using current best practice guidelines

Knowledge of EMRs and clinical process redesign is an asset

Knowledge of and interest in principles of a population-needs based approach, primary care, primary health care and the medical home model is an asset

Working Conditions:

Clinical office environment

After hours, evening and weekend shifts

Reporting matrix structure of CRPCN management

Working under minimal daily supervision

Travel to additional CRPCN work sites may be required

Valid driver's license & access to reliable vehicle required

Reports to:

Manager, Allied, Access and Mental Health

About the Calgary Rural Primary Care Network (CRPCN):

The Calgary Rural PCN collaborates with communities, family doctors and other health team members to do whatever we can to help you be as healthy as possible. We are working together to change the delivery of health care in our communities from reactive to preventative by providing services to patients that fit their needs through support we have in our member clinics, such as nurses, dietitians, and other health care professionals. We collaborate to provide tools and education to empower patients to work on their everyday health needs.

Application:

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence online

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Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all other candidates for their interest.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $62.74-$73.44 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Experience:

Nursing: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person