Nurse Practitioner
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
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- 3 years' experience as an RN in an acute care setting
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Advanced Written Communication Skills
- Advanced Leadership skills
- Advanced Critical thinking skills
- Advanced Verbal communication skills
- Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
- Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
- Pharmacotherapeutic intervention skills to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
- Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
- Knowledge of facilitation strategies
- Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
- Knowledge of assessment/diagnosis/treatment of common illnesses/chronic diseases
- Ability to implement holistic, comprehensive care to individuals/groups/families
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
- Knowledge in leadership strategies
- Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
- Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments
- Health assessment skills working to the scope of practice of the RN (NP) role
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
- Diagnostic intervention skills working to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
- Ability to work cooperatively in an integrated interdisciplinary team
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
