Sylvan Lake gets two new nurse practitioners at ambulatory care service

The nurse practitioners are working alongside nursing staff to provide care and support to residents in much the same way as local physicians now do, AHS explains.

“This is exciting news for the people of Sylvan Lake,” says Devin Dreeshen, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors. “This innovative approach to providing care for the community will enhance accessibility to nurses and ensure people’s needs are met in a timely manner.”

According to facility medical director Dr. Jordan LaRue, the addition of nurse practitioners to the healthcare team signifies a new and innovative approach towards meeting the health needs of the community and supporting physicians at the facility.

“Providing consistent and timely care to our community is foremost on the minds of our physicians, and we are excited to expand upon the traditional team model to achieve this goal,” says Dr. LaRue.

“The support from our nurse practitioner colleagues will contribute to a sustainable practice model for our physicians working at Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service.”

According to AHS, the addition of NPs to the local care team is part of AHS’ ongoing recruitment efforts and commitment to ensuring Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service remains available for those who need it.

“Recruitment efforts for additional physicians for Sylvan Lake continue, in collaboration with community partners,” AHS notes. “Such efforts have been successful, as one of the new recruits has begun practising in the community. Additional new physicians expected to arrive before the end of the year.”

The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service opened in 2018.

by Josh Hall | @Vancan19

Sylvan Lake gets two new nurse practitioners at ambulatory care service

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