Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health Care, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community, which includes health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive and instructive treatment, and emergency services. Perform health care management, pharmacotherapeutics and therapeutic interventions. Utilize and synthesize from multiple sources appropriate health assessment and differential diagnosis of client/patient status. Assess need for ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiology and ultrasound diagnostic tests. Work in conjunction with the client, family and health providers to develop and implement holistic treatment, interventions and support, including prenatal support for at risk youth. Facilitate a case management model of clinical care. Assist individuals, families and communities to increase their knowledge, control and influence of health determinants in the maintenance and improvement of their health status. Work with health care, community and intersectoral partners to improve the health of at risk youth. Support and assist in the development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models.
Requirements
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Experience in community development and health promotion
- Knowledge & skill in assessment, treatment & education related to sexual health
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco
Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care services to the community, including health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, supportive and instructive treatment, and emergency services.
- Perform health care management, pharmacotherapeutics, and therapeutic interventions.
- Utilize and synthesize information from multiple sources for health assessment and differential diagnosis.
- Assess the need for and interpret laboratory, radiology, and ultrasound diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement holistic treatment, interventions, and support in conjunction with clients, families, and health providers, including prenatal support for at-risk youth.
- Facilitate a case management model of clinical care.
- Assist individuals, families, and communities in increasing their knowledge, control, and influence over health determinants.
- Collaborate with health care, community, and intersectoral partners to improve the health of at-risk youth.
- Support and assist in the development and implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
