Nurse Practitioner

Reporting to the Program Manager, Calgary Pain Program, Alberta Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) works independently and within their advanced nursing scope of practice to provide expert consultation as part of the Chronic Pain Consult Service (CPCS) team. The CPCS provides medication and pain management suggestions for patients within the four adult acute care sites in the Calgary area who have a history of chronic non-cancer pain, are experiencing acute-on-chronic non-cancer pain, or have a medical condition that is developing into chronic non-cancer pain; work together as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Chronic Pain Centre (CPC) located at Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre to provide support for family physicians and assistance to clients in the management of their chronic neuromusculoskeletal and headache pain; and provides telephone advice to primary care providers via Specialist Link. Approximately 80-90% of time will be allocated to the provision of chronic pain assessment and management for patients at the acute hospital sites and the CPC. In addition to the clinical focus, the NPs design, deliver, and evaluate education sessions for medical and nursing students, staff, and patients. The CPCS NPs are expert pain clinicians who incorporate clinical practice, education, consultation, research, and leadership within the service delivery area. The NP works autonomously within the broader inter-professional pain program team.

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program at a minimum of a Master of Nursing level or equivalent. Active or eligible licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Adult or Family/All Ages Stream. Triplicate prescribing privileges. Demonstrated knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles. Ability to develop education resources and presentations related to chronic pain management for colleagues, staff, and stakeholders. Excellent time management skills. Demonstrated ability to function effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with computers/electronics devices.

3 years adult focus NP practice experience in acute or ambulatory care. Experience providing chronic pain management. Knowledge of chronic pain management interventions and medications used to treat chronic pain. Experience with the development and/or implementation of evidence-based practice. Previous experience with Connect Care (EPIC).