Nurse Practitioner

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The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) is an advanced practice nurse who provides autonomous care for older adults living with frailty, complex comorbidities, and geriatric syndromes in acute care settings. Integrating advanced nursing and medical knowledge, the GNP works to full scope of practice, including conducting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs), developing and implementing treatment plans, prescribing therapies, and coordinating care to optimize health outcomes and support patient and family priorities. The role requires advanced clinical expertise and reasoning to address the complex medical, functional, cognitive, psychosocial, and system factors that influence the health of older adults. Working collaboratively with patients, families, Geriatricians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, nursing teams, and interprofessional partners, the GNP provides evidence-informed, person-centred consultation and leadership across the continuum of care. As a clinician, consultant, educator, and leader, the GNP advances best practices in geriatrics, supports quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to the development of healthcare providers’ knowledge and capacity in caring for older adults. In collaboration with site geriatricians, the primary responsibility of the GNP is to provide CGAs for patients referred to the Acute Care Geriatric Consultation Service and to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care. The GNP may also provide consultation and follow-up within inpatient units, emergency departments, and other acute care sites across Calgary Corridor programs as appropriate. Opportunities exist to participate in program development, quality improvement, research, and initiatives that enhance geriatric care in the Calgary Corridor. This position is primarily based at South Health Campus, with coverage at PLC as operationally required.

Description:

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/