Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care (NP) will work within a multidisciplinary care team with the goal of optimal community wellness. The NP will work in a flexible, responsive manner to provide primary care services within the Cold Lake Primary Care Network. As a key clinician involved in the delivery of primary care services of the Cold Lake PCN’s operating strategy, the NP will work with a high degree of professional autonomy and judgement.

• Primary care service delivery including but not limited to chronic disease management, prenatal care, and mental health/addictions
• Identify and manage patients with chronic disease in collaboration with physician
• Autonomous case management of patients with highly complex needs
• Apply holistic approach to individual patient needs and develop health care plan in collaboration with family physician to support patient in their health journey
• As per current best practice guidelines, ensure patients are assessed and screened
• Actively lead/engage in patient navigation and clinical process redesign
• Lifestyle counseling for patients with, or at risk for, a wide range of chronic and/or complex health conditions
• Facilitate group programs including mental health & addiction programming as required
• Participate in Cold Lake PCN and ongoing quality improvement initiatives
• Work in partnership with Covenant, Alberta Health Services (AHS) when appropriate
• Other duties as required within Nurse Practitioner scope of practice

• Master’s degree in nursing, with Nurse Practitioner certification Fully licensed and in good standing with regulatory body
• Current BCLS certification for health care providers
• Mental Health and Addictions experience an asset
• Prenatal and Obstetrics experience an asset
• 3 or more years of nursing experience, preferably in a rural primary care setting
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary care team model
• Experience working with the Indigenous population
• Experience working with Addictions & Mental Health programming & principles
• Knowledge of chronic disease management principles and processes using current best practice guidelines
• Knowledge of EMRs and clinical process redesign is an asset
• Knowledge of and interest in principles of a population-needs based approach, primary care, primary health care and the medical home model is an asset
• Self-motivated to work autonomously to full scope of practice
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to recognize and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrated high level critical thinking and decision making skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Expertise in clinical guidelines Ability to manage a varied caseload

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

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

The Cold Lake PCN is an equal opportunity employer. The Cold Lake PCN welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

This position will remain open until filled.