Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
In collaboration with the health care team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide primary health care services to the community of Prince Albert and surrounding area. This includes health promotion, disease and injury prevention, collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals, participating in community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects as required. The RN(NP) has the added authority to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other therapies, and performs specific procedures within the RN(NP) legislated scope of practice and is solely responsible /accountable to know and understand the appropriate action of those same guidelines. The RN (NP) utilizes an evidence based holistic approach that emphasizes health promotion and partnership development. The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner reports to a Manager of Primary Health Care.
Requirements
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a primary health setting
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Demonstrate communication skills to create positive outcomes/build relationships
- Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
- Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
- Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
- Ability to provide holistic care to individuals, families & the community
- Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Ability to work in a team setting in a positive manner
- Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
- Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care services to the community of Prince Albert and surrounding area.
- Health promotion.
- Disease and injury prevention.
- Collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals.
- Participating in community needs assessments.
- Participating in evaluative projects as required.
- Autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other therapies.
- Perform specific procedures within the RN(NP) legislated scope of practice.
- Utilize an evidence-based holistic approach that emphasizes health promotion and partnership development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
