Registered Nurse (RN) - Seniors Clinic

Overview

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Seniors Clinic role at Sherwood Park - Strathcona County Primary Care Network. The SPPCN is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (0.6 FTE) for a unique and rewarding position in our Seniors Clinic. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for older adults, supporting healthy aging, cognitive screening, chronic disease management, and proactive care planning. This is an excellent opportunity to practice full scope, apply clinical expertise, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors within the community.

This position offers a choice of schedule:

• Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Tuesday (12:00–8:15 pm), Thursday, Friday

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patient conditions, needs and goals in collaboration with the patient, attending physician and interdisciplinary team
• Identify needs and set priorities in collaboration with the client and other team members
• Provide short term interventions as needed
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources and programs
• Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions
• Participate in evaluation of the clinic and its services
• Assist in planning, developing, and monitoring for services provided
• Assist in the development of policies and protocols for chronic disease management, geriatric care, maternal/child and mental health
• Develop systems and communications protocols to facilitate patient follow up
• Assist in setting up health promotion programs relevant to the needs of the practice population
• Assist in developing and implementing patient self-management programs
• Assist in implementing strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population
• Any other duties reasonably required for the success of the PCN

Education & Experience

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Five years or more of related nursing experience
• Current CRNA Registration, CPR, and BCLS
• Initiative, accountability, decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with flexibility and balancing priorities
• Experience in PAP testing
• Experience working in a team with other health professionals
• Advanced skills in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs
• Experience establishing protocols for program startups and workload management
• Knowledge of nursing processes and practices including intervention strategies and therapy
• Strong written and oral communication, high level of perceptiveness
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to build working relationships with healthcare professionals, clients and community members
• Ability to prioritize and manage time in a busy environment
• Respect and understanding of confidentiality
• Knowledge of medications and ability to conduct medication reviews
• Customer service orientation; thrives in a changing environment
• Integrity and professional behaviour
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical records

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude
• Flexible, creative, and able to juggle competing priorities
• Ethical, responsible, and accountable for actions
• Respectful of different views
• Comfortable having difficult conversations and asking questions
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to identify sensitive information

Other Occupational Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle for travel to stakeholder locations
• Flexibility in hours with potential early mornings and evening hours; weekend time is unlikely but may change