Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
This position works as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. Under the direction of the Provincial HealthLine 811 Clinical 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; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals.
Requirements
- 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
- Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
- Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care services to the community.
- Responsible for 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.
- Collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals.
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
