Nurse Practitioner

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Buffalo Narrows, SK

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner 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 illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures; building partnerships, completing community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Requirements

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Assessment skills
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Availability for a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period
• Availability for all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable

Responsibilities

• Order diagnostic tests
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals
• Perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of illnesses and stable chronic conditions
• Work within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures
• Build partnerships
• Complete community needs assessments
• Support inter-professional collaboration
• Participate in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects

What This Job Offers

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