Licensed Practical Nurse offering resident - oriented nursing care in Calgary's first aging - in - place community. Adhere to health standards and promote wellness among residents.
About the role
- Primary Care Registered Nurse providing comprehensive patient care, health promotion, and chronic disease management. Collaborate with a healthcare team to improve patient outcomes in Calgary.
Responsibilities
- Assess, educate, support, refer, case manage, and evaluate patients in regards to their health promotion needs, mental health needs, and chronic disease management
- Counsel and guide patients on symptom management, health maintenance, and rehabilitation strategies, as well as risk factors and lifestyle changes
- Provide and coordinate screening for health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cognitive function
- Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to identify, plan, implement, and measure patient-centred health improvement goals
- Complete comprehensive and person-centred assessments, develop care plans synthesizing health assessment information, and identify health concerns and sustainable, realistic interventions in partnership with the patient
- Use HealthChange Methodology to provide person-centred care and promote health literacy, shared decision-making, behaviour change, and self-management to support adherence to evidenced-based recommendations for improved health and quality of life outcomes
- Assist in setting up health promotion programs and patient self-management programs
- Direct patients to the care they need from the appropriate health professional or program
- Participate in the identification of new service requirements and address deficiencies in current services for the benefit of patients
- Offer training and support for other patient care team members and assist in their professional development
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required
- Education in mental health and chronic disease management is a strong asset
- Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) in good standing is required
- Current BLS Level C CPR/AED issued by the Heart and Stroke Foundation
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and EMR systems
- Experience in broad clinical practice, including specific experience in mental health, chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, weight management/fitness, respiratory (asthma, COPD) management, and women’s health, is required
- Clinical experience in a primary care setting is an asset
- Previous experience in patient teaching or group facilitation is an asset
- Experience with successful QI initiatives in the workplace is an asset
- Canadian Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification or willingness and eligibility to complete is an asset
- Additional certifications in chronic disease management (e.g., Certified Respiratory Educator) are an asset
- A clear Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector check is required to start.
Benefits
- Employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for health and dental benefits
- Health spending/wellness account
- Flexible working options
- Generous vacation and personal time off allowances
- Education days
- Professional development opportunities
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