Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse 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 acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. 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. Provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.
Requirements
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- Three (3) years nursing experience
- Experience in community development and health promotion
Nice To Haves
- 2 - 3 years experience as a Primary Care Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
- One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting
Responsibilities
- Community needs assessments
- Supporting inter-professional collaboration
- Participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects
- Providing clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations
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
