Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Under the direction of the Pre-Admission Clinic Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide pre-operative assessment services to surgical care patients in the Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC). The Pre-Admission Clinic ensures patients are fully prepared for surgery in terms of patient optimization, appropriate pre-operative testing and intervention, and education surrounding what to expect before and after surgery. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for surgical care patients both independently and collaboratively with Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine, depending upon the complexity of patient needs. This includes: diagnosis, assessment, intervention and follow up for pre-operative patients.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
- Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Assessment skills - Advanced
- Computer skills - Basic
- Demonstrate Leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
- Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
- Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in surgical nursing is an asset
- Certification in recognized Primary Care NP equivalent program is acceptable
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-operative assessment services to surgical care patients in the Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC).
- Ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery in terms of patient optimization, appropriate pre-operative testing and intervention, and education surrounding what to expect before and after surgery.
- Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for surgical care patients both independently and collaboratively with Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine, depending upon the complexity of patient needs.
- Diagnosis, assessment, intervention and follow up for pre-operative patients.
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
