Family Practice Nurse (2 positions) – 0.8-1.0 FTE – Fairview

The Family Practice Nurses (FPNs) will work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services in alignment with the Patient’s Medical Home Model of Care.

The FPNs will work to full scope of practice offering a broad range of services within the Fairview Medical Clinic, which is part of the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network.  

General Duties

• Facilitate continuity of care and support comprehensive team-based care under the supervision and leadership of the primary care physician(s)
• Coordinate and manage patients’ care within professional scope of practice
• Utilize a patient and family-partnered care approach to care delivery which ensures that patients/families are partners in their health care planning and treatment
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with primary care physicians, PCN team members, health care professionals from external agencies, and contacts at other health/social care organizations
• Maintain professional requirements, current knowledge and skills and collaborate with the physician(s), PCN Program Manager and PCN Nurse Liaison to identify professional development and training needs
• Assist in reviewing and providing feedback for developing clinical policies and protocols
• Utilize quality improvement activities to improve care delivery

Clinical Duties

• Attend patient appointments and be available for non-scheduled patient encounters
• Provide education and counselling on chronic diseases, preventative care, and other health conditions
• Offer wound care, injections, ear syringing, fetal heart monitoring and other clinical skills as required and directed by physician(s)
• Routinely review chronic disease registries to ensure patients are completing routine screening and managing health conditions
• Provide routine screening measures (blood pressure, foot screens, etc.) and refer to other health care professionals as required (ophthalmologist for eye exams)
• Identify patients who are due for preventative screening measures (Alberta Screening and Prevention)and work collaboratively with physician to provide requisitions and follow up
• Provide routine follow up to patients after medication or lifestyle changes
• Coordinate referrals to PCN programs and community agencies
• Engage in education and clinical activity related to role expansion (i.e., paps)
• Other duties as required

• Fluency in English language (written and verbal)
• Computer skills: email, MS Word, MS Excel, EMR software
• Effective teaching and communication skills
• Knowledge of Nursing Competency Profile and Standards of Practice
• Ability to recognize change in a patient’s health status and act accordingly
• Ability to maintain accurate records in line with practice policy
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions in accordance with best practice guidelines
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and associated obligations within a health care setting
• Ability to build collaborative and respectful relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Awareness of the Patient’s Medical Home Model of Care, social determinants of health, Alberta Screening and Prevention maneuvers (ASaP) and principles of self-management
• Use of vehicle for business use will be required which necessitates possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license and access to a motor-vehicle insured for work-related travel
• Registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta and in good standing
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification – BLS for Health Care Providers
• Current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

• Please email your resume, cover letter, and professional references to careers@grandeprairiepcn.com
• Please include the Reference ID in the subject line of the email
• All candidates will be required to undergo a security clearance check

The Grande Prairie PCN thanks you for your interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Grande Prairie PCN is an equal opportunity employer. The Grande Prairie PCN welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.