Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 174945
Expected Start Date: Open until filled
Union: SUN
Facility: Tatagwa View
City/Town: Weyburn
Department: Chronic Resident Unit
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 week-rotation
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner RN (NP) blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority 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 care, health promotion and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with residents, families and other disciplines. This includes resident assessments, supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvement. The LTC NP reports directly to the Nurse Manager of Tatagwa View. The NP will work to full scope of practice of an RN (NP) and promotes quality health care outcomes and standards to ensure that residents of Tatagwa View receive a high standard of care. The NP will provide visiting services to sites within the service area. The service area is subject to change
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Leadership skills
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Pharmacotherapeutic intervention skills to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
• Knowledge in applicable best practices and principles
• Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Ability to apply research to nursing practice
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Diagnostic intervention skills working to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Health assessment skills working to the scope of practice of the RN (NP) role

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/

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