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
- Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable
- Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Advanced - Decision making skills
- Advanced - Research skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Problem solving skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- order diagnostic tests
- prescribe pharmaceuticals
- perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients
- community needs assessments
- supporting inter-professional collaboration
- participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects
- provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
