Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

SMART CLINIC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a dynamic team located in Crescent Heights, Calgary, AB. . As a full-time Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for collaborating with a physician to provide care to patients. Full-time position with a competitive salary

Responsibilities:

Facilitating live and interactive clinical assessments, treatments, and medication management in-person and via telehealth technologies Making appropriate assessments, treatment plans, and referrals for patient problems Prescribing and monitoring opiate replacement (Suboxone) therapy Treating and managing members that are interested in moderating or abstaining from alcohol with medications such as Naltrexone and Acamprosate Treating and managing the member’s other co-occurring illnesses including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and hepatitis C. Providing patient education and referrals specific to patients’ assessed needs and abilities Utilizing good communication skills, verbal and written Exercising good physical diagnosis skills Maintaining accurate records on patients treated. Participating in case reviews, consultations, and utilization reviews

Qualifications:

Criminal record check NP license with CARNA

Administration:

Maintain electronic medical records for all patients Organize and schedule patient appointments Prepare for each meeting and maintain current documentation. Knowledge of MedAccess is an advantage. Experience with other electronic medical records is an asset. Provide customer service, answer phones, greet patients and families Adhere to SMART Clinic Policies and Procedures Maintain confidentiality of all client profiles and company information Complete other assigned tasks as requested.

Health and Safety:

Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties Responsible for notifying immediate Clinic Manager of any Health & Safety risks or concerns Follow company Health and Safety policies

Behaviours & Characteristics:

Excellent oral and written communication skills High level of organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently Deliver and promote excellent patient care and customer service Ability to deal effectively with behaviours that people in distress can demonstrate Bilingual.