Nurse Practitioner

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Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity exists to support Primary Care in rural Alberta as an autonomous full scope Nurse Practitioner in Grande Cache. Grande Cache is located in the northern part of the Rocky Mountains with a population just over 4000. The local Grande Cache Community Health Complex provides a range of health care services including emergency, acute care, lab & diagnostic imaging, along with other allied health programs. This casual position offers the opportunity to support service gaps in Grande Cache (with the possibility of supporting other areas in rural Alberta if there is interest and depending on need). AHS will provide travel, accommodations and meal allowances for the successful candidate. This position may also qualify for the Canada Student Loan forgiveness program (minimum 400 hours required). Preference will be given to individuals able to provide care onsite in Grande Cache. However, consideration will be given to an NP with experience in providing virtual primary care. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Block booking available.

Description:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary care in a community based clinic that is also supported by clerical, RN and physician staff. Care will be delivered in the Primary Health Care NP model with the NP providing locum support to patients of all ages across the lifespan. Practicing within the AHS Provincial NP Job Description, the NP will complete comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, performing procedures, initiating referrals and providing health education to patients and families. The NP may be required to fill coverage gaps in Continuing Care facilities as part of a collaborative team. In this model, the NP will work collaboratively with the physician most responsible provider. Support will include providing routine and episodic care for any presenting concerns from residents or staff. Consideration will be given to an NP experienced in providing virtual primary care. This includes the ability to safely and comprehensively assess and manage health concerns using a virtual platform, and recognizing when virtual care is not suitable for a patient concern and appropriately triaging and referring for in-person or urgent assessment as needed.

Classification:Nurse PractitionerUnion:ExemptUnit and Program:Advanced Practice NursingPrimary Location:Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/MacNegotiable Location:ProvincialEmployee Class:Casual/ReliefFTE: 0.00Posting End Date:30-JUN-2022Date Available:10-JUL-2022Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:VariesShifts per cycle:VariesShift Pattern:DaysDays Off:OtherMinimum Salary: $48.27Maximum Salary: $62.91Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active registration and licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner or Graduate Nurse Practitioner in the Family/All Ages Stream. Basic Cardiac Life Support- Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to practice both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Previous practice experience (or practicum experience) in a primary care setting with skill in providing care to patients of all ages. Familiarity with electronic medical records and use of computer documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience practicing in a rural setting would be an asset.