Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through advanced academic preparation and experience. The Nurse Practitioner practices by blending an in-depth knowledge of advanced nursing practice with the legal authority and autonomy as outlined in legislation, regulation, CRNS Bylaws, regulatory requirements, and best practices. The Nurse Practitioner will provide care and services at the Urgent Care Centre within their full scope of practice and competencies for clients both independently and collaboratively with a physician(s) and the healthcare team. As health care professionals, they participate in self and peer review to evaluate the outcome of their services at the patient, community, and population level.
Requirements
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Post-Graduate Practitioner Certificate
- Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- 1 year full time experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
- 3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
- Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
- Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and traditions
- Ability to take initiative
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
- Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
- Knowledge in applicable best practices and principles for the clinical area
- Knowledge in health education and its relationship to health status
- Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working w/i community setting w/ Indigenous clients an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide care and services at the Urgent Care Centre within their full scope of practice and competencies for clients both independently and collaboratively with a physician(s) and the healthcare team.
- Participate in self and peer review to evaluate the outcome of their services at the patient, community, and population level.
- Assess the community for primary care needs.
- Provide holistic care to individuals, families & the community.
- Evaluate and lead process improvement 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
