Nurse Practitioner

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Take advantage of this one-of-a kind opportunity to drive your career and help us to continue to develop a unique rural health initiative.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the CAO, the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing Clinical Practice services to a rural population of over 2,000 residents, as defined by the Health Professionals Act and the Registered Nurses Profession Regulations, as well as standards and guidelines developed by the CRNA. This is a relatively new position, and the chosen candidate will be responsible for helping to develop the full scope and responsibilities of the position.

Salary Range:

$146,117.86 - $177,635.86

Hours of Work:

Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

·Perform advanced health assessments.

·Order, interpret, and perform diagnostic tests.

·Conduct patient examinations and diagnose medical conditions and disease.

·Screen for presence of chronic illnesses.

·Develop plans of care.

·Monitor ongoing patient therapy of patients with chronic stable illnesses by providing pharmacological and counseling interventions.

·Offer phone consultation/triage for acute episodic illnesses.

·Prescribe medications, devices, and/or other therapies.

·Provide education to individuals and their families.

·Actively participate in health promotion activities.

·Perform home visits when required.

·Consult and work closely with the physicians and practitioners.

·Refer patients when appropriate to the Central Peace Health Complex and other specialists in the area.

·Consult with physicians in accordance with established standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

·Masters Degree in Nursing.

·Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College and NPAA (Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta), as well as current membership in the Nurse Practitioners of Alberta.

General Skills, Knowledge and Requirements:

·Leadership, critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.

·The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starting professional who will be prepared to devote a significant amount of time and expertise to developing and shaping the role of Nurse Practitioner in Saddle Hills County.

·Strong health assessment/clinical and organizational skills.

·Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work well with other local health professionals and agencies.

·Basic computer skills.

·Electronic documentation of health records using a Clinical Management System would be an asset.

Experience:

·Two to three years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

·Community health nursing in a primary care and/or rural setting.

·Disability Insurance

·Employee Assistance Program

·Extended Health Care

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered on a developmental basis at a lesser rate of pay. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the position and not a complete job description of all responsibilities and activities required for this position. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Saddle Hills County would like to thank all those interested in the position. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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