Join the Chinook Primary Care Network Team


Please apply to any of the posted career opportunities through the email, address or phone number given within the post.  Do NOT call the CPCN directly.

Thank you.

 

Site Location: Southgate Medical Centre
Rate: To be negotiated based on qualifications
Status: Registered Nurse
Start Date: January 2024
FTE: Part time 0.4 FTE, Maternity Leave Coverage
Posting Date: Sept 28, 2023
Hours of Work: Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30-5:00
Competition Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Job Description

The Primary Care RN is a member of the interdisciplinary family practice team and supports whole person care with emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, self-management and clinical support. Consistent with the goals of Primary Health Care and Patient Medical Home, they provide access to first level basic health care for individuals, families, groups and communities.

Position Qualifications:

  • Current licensure with CARNA
  • CPR certificate required, other certifications an asset
  • Minimum two years experience in a primary care, community health, LTC, and/or acute care setting 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in use of computers including MS office, e-mail, and electronic medical record
  • Experience working as part of a team in a collaborative setting
  • Knowledge and skills in quality improvement
  • Knowledge and skills in health assessment, adult education and nursing intervention.
  • Knowledge and skills or a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in the prevention, screening, and management of chronic disease
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience working to full scope of practice
  • Experience in chronic disease management an asset
  • Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

Submit Applications To:
Stacy Woodruff, CCC at stacy@southgatemedical.ca
Genny Steed, Manager at southgatemedicalcentre@gmail.com

Status: permanent
FTE: full-time
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:30-1630
Rate: To be negotiated, based on qualifications
Start Date: As soon as possible
Posting Date:  September 12, 2023
Competition Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

Job Description

The Clinical Care Coordinator role combines quality improvement, program planning, and team development activities within a clinic environment to support the participation of the family practice clinic in the Chinook Primary Care Network. 

The Clinical Care Coordinator will also provide basic health care within their scope of nursing practice for individuals, families, groups and communities. Working with other team members, the Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive health care with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, and clinical intervention.  

Position Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse in good standing with CRNA or LPN in Good standing with CLPNA with evidence of advanced competencies. 
  • Minimum three years’ experience in a primary care setting preferred.  Experience in community health, LTC, and/or ambulatory care setting will be considered with experience in leadership role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience working to full scope of their practice. 
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and measurement an asset
  • Knowledge and skills in health education for individuals and groups
  • Demonstrates excellent clinical skills & knowledge
  • Experience working with a variety of service providers in a collaborative setting
  • Knowledge and skills OR a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in program planning and evaluation
  • Proficiency OR a willingness to develop proficiency in use of computers including: MS Office, E-mail, MS Excel, PowerPoint,  and electronic medical record software
  • Knowledge and skills OR a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in the prevention, screening, and management of chronic diseases
  • Ability to maintain patient privacy & confidentiality  
  • Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support

Submit via email to: ctraweek@medicentres.com

Status: permanent
FTE: full-time
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:00-1630
Rate: to be negotiated, based on qualifications
Start Date: as soon as possible
Posting Date:  July 19, 2023
Competition Closing Date: until suitable candidate is found
 

Job Description

The Clinical Care Coordinator role combines quality improvement, program planning, and team development activities within a clinic environment to support the participation of the family practice clinic in the Chinook Primary Care Network. 

The Clinical Care Coordinator will also provide basic health care within their scope of nursing practice for individuals, families, groups and communities. Working with other team members, the Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive health care with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, and clinical intervention.  

Position Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse in good standing with CRNA or LPN in Good standing with CLPNA with evidence of advanced competencies. 
  • Minimum three years’ experience in a primary care setting preferred.  Experience in community health, LTC, and/or ambulatory care setting will be considered with experience in leadership role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience working to full scope of their practice. 
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and measurement an asset
  • Knowledge and skills in health education for individuals and groups
  • Demonstrates excellent clinical skills & knowledge
  • Experience working with a variety of service providers in a collaborative setting
  • Knowledge and skills OR a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in program planning and evaluation
  • Proficiency OR a willingness to develop proficiency in use of computers including: MS Office, E-mail, MS Excel, PowerPoint,  and electronic medical record software
  • Knowledge and skills OR a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in the prevention, screening, and management of chronic diseases
  • Ability to maintain patient privacy & confidentiality  
  • Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Submit via email to: melanie@six08familymedical.com

Department: Laboratory/X-ray
Location: Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
Reporting To: Clinic Manager
Salary Range: Salary Grid as established by BTDH.
Deadline for Application: Until suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Work:
The Laboratory/X-ray Technician will perform laboratory tests and radiology examinations using appropriate requisition forms as ordered from authorized professionals in timely fashion. The individual works closely with patients, referring professionals and care teams. Must be skilled in general human relations particularly with patients. Will advocate for patients and ensure they are in a comfortable mental and physical state during procedures. Projects a positive image for the Health Centre to the clients with whom he/she comes in contact with. Person must be culturally sensitive when performing laboratory and x-ray procedures. Maintain “Code of Confidentiality” regarding highly classified information regarding patient and Health Centre information. Accountable to the patients and physicians of the Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. for ensuring prompt, reliable and accurate laboratory and radiology services

Technical duties and responsibilities: 
• Follow radiation protection practices, regulations, and philosophy to reduce risk to patients, staff and visitors.
• Knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulations involved.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures (macro and/or micro) in a manner both safe to phlebotomist and patient
• Provide patient instructions on various sample collections utilizing current supplied patient instruction sheets
• Book all patient referrals for ultrasound, CT, MRI, UGI, etc., to appropriate facilities
• Work closely with Clinic physicians, Clinical Care Coordinator, LPNs, Health Information Manager and other staff members to ensure steady patient flow
• Perform routine urinalysis and urine HCG testing according to methodology with results sent back to physician to assist with patient diagnosis
• Make every effort patient wait time for laboratory testing and radiology examinations are kept to a minimum
• Be accountable for ensuring that laboratory tests and radiology examinations are done with utmost accuracy
• Be able to recognize any errors regarding testing and contacting appropriate individuals
• Report all abnormal results and findings to appropriate individuals

Professional Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an approved Combined Laboratory & X-ray Program
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Two (2) years’ work-related experience
  • Eligible member of good standing in the College of Combined Laboratory & X-ray Association
How to Apply:
Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Criminal Record Check, and Three (3) updated references to:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O: Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 737-3888
EXT: 8408
FAX: 403-737-3985
Email: Rana.tm@btdh.ca


Please Note:  Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

BTDH Thanks all of those whom apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.