Nurse Practitioner

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Lanigan, SK

8d•CA$53 - CA$63•Onsite

About The Position

This position encompasses a Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) NP that may work in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. This position is responsible for assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to patients. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based interventions, holism, health promotion, disease and injury prevention and the provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and acute and emergency services. The RN (NP) blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their 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. The practice involves working within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures and building partnerships that support inter-professional collaboration. NP services will be provided in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room.

Requirements

Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care
Master's degree in nursing
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) training
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
Advanced - Decision making skills
Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
Communication skills
Advanced - Problem solving skills
Advanced - Research skills
Advanced - Leadership skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Facilitation skills
Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process
Excellent public relations skills
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Knowledge in skin and wound care
Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills
Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions
Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians
Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.

Responsibilities

Assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to patients.
Ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals and performing specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions.
Working within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures.
Building partnerships that support inter-professional collaboration.