Nurse Practitioner

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Grenfell, SK

1d•CA$53 - CA$63•Onsite

About The Position

This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of the Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs. This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals.

Requirements

3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.
One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion.
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP).
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS).
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS).
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS).
Critical thinking skills.
Verbal communication skills.
Leadership skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to and implement change.
Knowledge in health services delivery in primary care and rural settings.
Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion.
Ability to take initiative.
Knowledge of community programs/services.
Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity.
Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care.
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP).
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.

Nice To Haves

One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician.
Health promotion and protection.
First line treatment and emergency services.
Provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions.
Disease and injury prevention.
Initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects.
Collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals.