Program Overview

This role is employed through Edmonton North Primary Care Network and physically located at the New Canadians Health Centre as part of Edmonton North Primary Care Network’s resourcing program. The New Canadians Health Centre provides coordinated and multidisciplinary refugee-centered primary care utilizing a shared care model for a target population of government assisted and privately sponsored refugees as well as refugee claimants. Informed by refugees’ priorities that are communicated through culturally, linguistically, medically, and epidemiologically appropriate assessments, the supports create ready access to a comprehensive set of clinic and community services.

Role Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work collaboratively with the patients, family physicians, and other team members to provide comprehensive care to patients of the New Canadians Health Centre. The NP will assess patients, as well as develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for patients both directly and indirectly. The NP will work to full scope of practice as an autonomous primary health care provider with an emphasis on providing evidence-based care, education, and guidance to patients with chronic disease, as well as supporting the successful transition of patients to community practices.

Education/Experience

• Must have an active professional registration with the College Registered Nurse of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner within the knowledge, skills and authority to provide care to Family-All Ages.

• Master’s or equivalent in Nursing

• Minimum of three (3) years or more of related experience*

• Advanced skills in caring for patients with chronic, complex, and/or specialized needs

• Current BLS CPR is required

• Proof of immunizations is required

• Diabetic Educator (CDE) would be considered an asset

• Experience in newcomer or refugee health would be considered an asset

• Fluency in a second language, an asset

* Nurse Practitioners who are either newly certified with less than three years of experience or will be graduating may be considered.

Required Skills

• Advanced decision-making skills in assessment, diagnosis, care management and evaluation for patients of all ages care

• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in addition to being able to identify the most appropriate method of communication

• Comfortable and experienced working with marginalized and vulnerable populations

• Ability to organize time, multi-task and set priorities to meet various deadlines and maintain a flexible schedule

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong listening, problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong follow-through and attention to detail

Type: Part-time Regular Clinical

FTE: 0.4

Location: New Canadians Health Centre

Salary Range: $64.94 - $74.52

Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter at www.enpcn.com/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately, with the position remaining open until a suitable candidate is found.