Nurse Practitioner
Health Careers in Sask
Position #: 175703
Union: SUN
Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre
City/Town: Buffalo Narrows
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: ?112 hours per 3 weeks
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures; building partnerships, completing community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
Other Education and Training
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
Competencies
- Interpersonal skills
- Decision making skills
- Problem solving skills
- Assessment skills
- Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Other Information
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/
- Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake