Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Primary Health 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
- Two years (2) full-time experience working in an advanced RN(NP) role
- Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion
- Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Problem solving skills
- Basic - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
- Basic - Decision making skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Research skills
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Order diagnostic tests
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals
- Perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions
- Practice within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention
- Build partnerships with individuals, families, and communities
- Conduct community needs assessments
- Support inter-professional collaboration
- Participate in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects
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
