Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Provide primary health care services to the community, which includes health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and emergency services. Implement therapeutic interventions (including pharmacotheraputic) for chronic, stable and common conditions. Utilize and synthesize from multiple sources appropriate health assessment and differential diagnosis of client/patient status. Assess need for ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiology and ultrasound diagnostic tests. Work in conjunction with the client, family and health providers to develop and implement holistic treatment, interventions and support. Be part of a diverse interdisciplinary team working in the Warman/ Martensville area. May work with teams at other primary health centres. Provide educational support for students including nursing, medicine and other disciplines. Will support and participate in multi level chronic disease management strategies (individual, family and community). Assist individuals, families and communities to increase knowledge, control and influence of health determinants in the maintenance and improvement of their health status. Work with health care, community and intersectoral partners such as public health, Sask learning, department of community resources and employment. Support and assist in the development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models. Contribute to research activities.
Requirements
- Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
- Travel within the region and provincially
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care services to the community, including health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, and provision of supportive, instructive, treatment, and emergency services.
- Implement therapeutic interventions (including pharmacotherapeutic) for chronic, stable, and common conditions.
- Utilize and synthesize from multiple sources appropriate health assessment and differential diagnosis of client/patient status.
- Assess the need for ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiology, and ultrasound diagnostic tests.
- Work in conjunction with the client, family, and health providers to develop and implement holistic treatment, interventions, and support.
- Be part of a diverse interdisciplinary team working in the Warman/Martensville area, potentially working with teams at other primary health centers.
- Provide educational support for students, including nursing, medicine, and other disciplines.
- Support and participate in multi-level chronic disease management strategies (individual, family, and community).
- Assist individuals, families, and communities to increase knowledge, control, and influence of health determinants in the maintenance and improvement of their health status.
- Work with health care, community, and intersectoral partners such as public health, Sask learning, and the department of community resources and employment.
- Support and assist in the development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models.
- Contribute to research activities.
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
