Nurse Practitioner

Employer Job Number: GO-00763098
Facility: PRIMARY HEALTH
Job : In collaboration with the health team, the primary health nurse will provide primary health services to the community. This includes: health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and emergency services; collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; initiating and participating in community development initiatives and participating in evaluative projects.
Required Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred
Certification in recognized Primary Care Nurse Practitioner equivalent program or Nurse Practitioner Master's Program required
Level C - Basic Cardiac Life Support
Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) as an RN (NP) or RN (GNP)
Valid drivers license or the ability to travel both within the Region and Provincially
Experience
Three (3) years' experience as a Registered Nurse, with one (1) year in community needs assessment, community development and health promotion. It is preferred that a minimum of one (1) year be in a primary health setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Advanced communication skills
Advanced decision making skills
Advanced facilitation skills
Advanced leadership skills
Advanced organizational skills
Advanced problem solving skills
Advanced research skills
Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
Decision making skills
Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions <
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