Nurse Practitioner

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

1d • CA$53 - CA$63 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner RN(NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner 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. The RN(NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The 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.

Requirements

• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Three (3) years nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
• Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• Knowledge in communication strategy, methods and tools
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

Nice To Haves

• Gerontology certificate is acceptable
• CNA certificate in clinical practice area is an asset
• One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention.
• Builds partnerships with individuals, families, and communities.
• Conducts community needs assessments.
• Supports inter-professional collaboration.
• Participates in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.
• Orders diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals.
• Performs specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions.

Benefits

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior