Nurse Practitioner

Set your own schedule-work independently with your own panel of patients of all ages, within an amazing collaborative team including Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Dieticians, a Pharmacist, Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist. East Calgary Family Care Clinic (ECFCC) is known for providing comprehensive primary care for patients with complex needs. This could be any combination of chronic illnesses and mental health concerns along with social or economic factors that negatively impact health. The casual Nurse Practitioner role at the ECFCC works independently covering their collegue’s panels, acting as the patients' most responsible provider. Working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, you will provide patient and family centered care in a nonjudgmental, trauma informed approach, supporting health enhancing behaviors. This role is perfect for someone who wants to control their availability while working to their full scope of practice in a team-based environment. ECFCC is open 7 days per week with extended hours - this role covers days, evenings (12:45 pm - 21:00 pm), weekends (08:45 am - 17:00 pm) as well as stat holidays. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.

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).

You bring flexibility and adaptability to work in a complex, fast-changing environment. You apply principles of primary health care and trauma-informed care in your practice. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work well in a team are essential. You also have solid computer skills and experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Experience as an NP and RN in chronic disease management, urgent or episodic care, mental health, and substance use disorders is an asset. Familiarity with Connect Care is also preferred.