Family Practice Nurse LPN – Temporary Maternity Leave – Whitecourt

The Family Practice Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse (FPN)  works collaboratively within the PCN to enhance the delivery of primary care services in alignment with the Patient’s Medical Home Model of Care. The FPN works to the full scope of practice providing comprehensive Foot Care to patients in the Whitecourt and Mayerthorpe areas. The FPN also supports navigation for newly diagnosed cancer patients and works collaboratively with community agencies. The FPN coordinates care and provides education and support for patients with a variety of Health needs.

• Provide comprehensive team-based care under the supervision and leadership of the primary care physician(s)
• Coordinate and manage patients’ care within the professional scope of practice while complementing care offered directly by physicians
• Support development and monitoring of treatment plans and coordinate care for patients
• Utilize a patient and family-centered care approach to care delivery which ensures that patients/families are partners in their health care planning and treatment
• Utilize quality improvement activities to improve identified gaps or knowledge in clinical care
• Participate in evaluation and reporting activities related to the clinical role
• Assist in developing clinical policies and protocols
• Attend relevant PCN education and training opportunities, interdisciplinary team meetings, and nursing meetings as required
• Conduct assessments, initiate, and implement management strategies, and provide appropriate follow-up according to practice protocols
• Document patient health history, assessment, treatment information, reports, and referrals in the EMR
• Review and order lab work as directed by the physician and follow up with patients as needed
• Assist with medication management as directed by the primary care physician
• Provide opportunistic screening, outreach screening, and follow-up
• Provide wound care, administer injections, and utilize additional clinical skills

• Fluency in English language (written and verbal)
• Computer skills: email, MS Word, MS Excel, scheduling
• Effective teaching and communication skills
• Able to recognize a change in a patient’s health status and determine when to collaborate with the family physician
• Ability to effectively utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
• Ability to maintain accurate records in line with practice policy
• Able to make evidence-based decisions per best practice guidelines
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and associated obligations within a healthcare setting
• Able to build collaborative and respectful relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Registered with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
• Experience working in a patient care team preferred
• 3 years of community-based health experience
• Direct chronic pain clinical experience preferred

The McLeod River PCN offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, opportunities for continuing education and career growth, and an outstanding work environment.

If you are interested in joining this dynamic team and making a difference, please submit your cover letter, resume, and professional references to: shelleyd@mrpcn.ca

We thank all candidates in advance for their applications, however, only those being selected for an interview will be contacted.

The McLeod River PCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.