Job Description

Position: Primary Care Registered Nurse - Wound Care and Lower Leg Assessment

Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)

Location: This position is for our Lower Leg Assessment Clinic located in our central location at Meadowlark Health & Shopping Centre, 156 Street 87 Ave NW #124, Edmonton, AB T5R 5W9.

Job Posting ID: LLAC-2589

Objective: We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work within our Lower Leg Assessment Clinic which offers patients comprehensive lower-leg assessments and minor wound care. It also formulates treatment plans for wounds and compression therapy as well as screens for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

Nurses in this program receive referrals from physician clinics and other interdisciplinary team members, then work with the patient to develop a treatment plan to prevent further complications.

ABOUT THE EDMONTON WEST PRIMARY CARE NETWORK:

With a mission to support family physicians in improving primary care through relationships, collaboration and innovation, Primary Care Networks (PCN) are groups of family doctors who work with other health professionals to coordinate the comprehensive delivery of primary care services for their patients. Our team of health professionals include Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Behavioural Health Consultants, Social Workers and Exercise Specialists who collaborate to provide comprehensive primary care services for the community.

As part of our Interdisciplinary Team:

You are passionate about the interdisciplinary care model. You want to work in a small yet mighty organization, where you are not just a number, and you can impact real change in healthcare delivery in the local community. You are innovative by nature and want to use critical thinking to give your input into patient care planning with a focus on preventive care. You see our vision and mission and have seen how a preventative focus on wellness in primary care creates on-going relationships that positively impact patients for their entire lives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Certification in wound care and/or NSWOC is an asset Prior experience with compression wrappings would be beneficial AADL authorization is an asset Current CARNA and BCLS Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle

Previous Experience:

Five years of experience in Nursing, in primary care or acute care Previous wound care experience Chronic disease management including Diabetes is an asset Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including word, excel and outlook) Demonstrated experience using EMR and Netcare Work experience in acute care settings as a Charge Nurse is an asset

Personal Attributes:

Enthusiasm and passion for providing quality care Adaptability Takes initiative and accountability for delivering the best primary care to our community Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in an unstructured and dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities Ability and desire to develop new skills and evolve with a continuous improvement focus

What We Offer:

80% employer paid benefits, including: extended health, dental, health spending account, life and disability insurance coverage Floating Holiday Vacation time starting at 6% and increasing with years of service Retirement Savings: 8% RRSP Matching Program Sick, personal time, and professional development days Ability to work within your full scope of practice and impact the community in a positive manner, while collaborating with other disciplines as well Up to $750 per year to fund professional development opportunities, in addition to EWPCN-directed training On-going training and networking opportunities through our interdisciplinary team meetings (virtual and in-person)

Applications

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to human.resources@ewpcn.com. The posting will remain open remain open until a suitable candidate is found, so we invite you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Thank you for applying to the Edmonton West Primary Care Network!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

What is your hourly wage expectation?
Work Location: In person