Nurse Practitioner

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Prince Albert, SK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. Practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects. Provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.

Requirements

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
• Two (2) years experience as a nurse practitioner
• Experience in needs assessment process
• One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Nice To Haves

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Responsibilities

• Community needs assessments
• Supporting inter-professional collaboration
• Participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects
• Clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior