Primary Care Nurse - Temporary Full-Time

• Assessment
• Assesses and identifies the real/potential risks at the bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual levels of persons at risk for or with a chronic condition in order to optimize health and well-being and empower patients to self-manage their health

• Intervention
• Coordinates and facilitates the management of patients with primary health care needs, complex care needs, and chronic diseases within the Primary Care Network
• Utilizes health coaching/case management approach when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care needs
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and behavioural change management to provide support, advice, and additional resources to empower patients to achieve goals in health behaviour changes and ultimately self-management of chronic illness
• Assists individuals, families, and groups to achieve optimal and well-being
• Provides comprehensive assessments, health screening, and facilitate interventions and referrals
• Teaches, coaches, and advocates to enhance health and well-being with an emphasis on disease prevention and /or disease progression (e.g. diabetes education and self-care management)
• Recognizes potentially critical situations and takes appropriate action
• Monitors the assessment data, the ongoing health status of the individual/family, recognizes changes in health care needs, and adjusts the care plan accordingly

• Inter-professional Collaboration
• Coordinates, supervises, monitors, and evaluates the provisions of health services
• Mentors colleagues and nursing students in areas of expertise and seeks mentorship to achieve full potential in professional development

• Documentation
• Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems

• Community Engagement
• Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events to promote Mosaic programs and services

• Professional Development
• Identifies and works to achieve own professional development needs which support goals set in performance reviews

Other responsibilities as required.

Competencies

The Core Competencies listed below are identified by Mosaic leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the organization:

• Practice Communication Excellence (Communication)
• Plan and deliver oral and written communications respectfully and tactfully to make an impact and persuade an intended audience.

• Build Community-Feeling (Teamwork)
• Able to share due credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm, and team spirit and promote a friendly group working environment.

• Advocate for Patient/Client (Patient/Client-Centricity)
• Able to demonstrate a high level of patient/client service delivery in a respectful and caring manner.

• Understand Values of Change (Adaptability)
• Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things with a positive attitude.

• Embrace Culture and Diversity (Cultural Competency)
• Developing positive attitudes towards diverse populations; gaining knowledge of different life practices and world views.

Act with Professionalism (Personal Effectiveness)

Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeless or work and achieves results with little oversight

Qualifications: & Requirements

• Education & Licenses
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Current CPR certification

• Experience
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience preferred, ideally in a primary care or community environment
• Experience working with ethnically diverse, vulnerable, and high risk populations

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrated clinical skills in primary health care, chronic disease management, and motivational interviewing
• Proven ability to build a good working relationship with healthcare professionals, patients, and other members of the community
• Demonstrates ability to use equipment and supplies according to established standards and procedures
• Computer literacy including, Microsoft Office suite, Outlook calendar/email management, and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills including clinical judgment and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team including family physicians
• Sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills; able to develop collaborative working relationships
• Self-directed, flexible, and displays initiative
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Program and service development skills

• Assets
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certificate
• Multilingual

• Working Conditions
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to travel on public transportation or valid drivers license with access to own car in good repair is required.

Why Mosaic PCN

We provide a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including

comprehensive health and dental coverage, Health Spending Account (HSA) / Wellness Account (WA), a group RRSP matching program, professional development opportunities, generous vacation and other paid time off, and more!

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and a current police information check (PIC) at the applicant’s expense. The results of the PIC may alter or revoke any offer made by Mosaic PCN.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest and resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to proceed through the selection process will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing HR@mosaicpcn.ca [HR@mosaicpcn.ca]

This position is part of the bargaining unit covered by a collective agreement with Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).