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 an 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
- Experience in community development and health promotion
- 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)
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Problem solving skills
- Advanced - Decision making skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Research skills
- Knowledge & skill in assessment, treatment & education related to sexual health
- 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
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care services to the community
- 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 an 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
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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Job Type
Full-time
