Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse 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 patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. 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. Provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.
Requirements
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
- Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities
- Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Advanced - Research skills
- Advanced - Problem solving skills
- Advanced - Decision making skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Community needs assessments
- Supporting inter-professional collaboration
- Participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects
- Clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations
- Building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities
- Practicing within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention
Benefits
- May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
