Nurse Practitioner
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 services to the community of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. 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 as required.
Requirements
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Registered/eligible for registration with CRNS as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Three (3) years experience working as a Registered Nurse
- One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion
- Demonstrate Leadership and organizational skills
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
- Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Proficient in peripheral access
- Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
- Excellent public relations skills
- Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
- Some knowledge and practical application of central line access
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Ability to apply advanced computer skills
- Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Access to a reliable vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an RN in a primary healthcare or home care setting is an asset
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 as required.
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
