Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Primary Health Nurse Practitioner RN(NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner 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 medical disorders and stable chronic conditions. The RN(NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The 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.
Requirements
- Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Registered/eligible for registration with CRNS as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
- Demonstrates leadership abilities
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Organize/prioritize work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
- Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
- Ability to provide holistic care to individuals, families & the community
- Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Knowledge of assessing individuals with chronic illness or disabling conditions
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
- Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
- Knowledge in communication strategy, methods and tools
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to adapt to ever changing environments
- Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
- Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience, is an asset
- Valid driver's license, where required
- One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Community needs assessments
- Supporting inter-professional collaboration
- Participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
