Nurse Practitioner - Relocate to Saddle Hills County
- Employer
- Saddle Hills County
- Location
- 20 km west of Spirit River, Alberta
- Salary
- $130,000 - $160,000 annually
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Category
- Nursing/Healthcare
- Job Type
- Permanent
PERMANENT FULL TIME - NURSE PRACTITIONER
(Out of Scope)
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 Professions Act, the Registered Nurses Profession Regulations as well as standards and guidelines developed by the CNRA. This is a new position, and the chosen candidate will be responsible for helping to develop the full scope and responsibilities of the position during and after the hiring process.
- Salary Range -$130,000 to $160,000
- Hours of Work – TBD - 36.25 hours per week.
- Generous Vacation and Benefits Package
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care
· 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 and distribute medications, devices and or other therapies
· Provide education to individuals and their families
· Actively participate in health promotion activities
· Perform home visits when required
Referral/Consultation/Collaboration
· Consult and work closely with the physicians and practitioners at the Central Peace Health Complex and Central Peace Health Center in Spirit River
· Refer patients when appropriate to the Central Peace Health Complex and Central Peace Health Center
· Consult with physicians in accordance with established standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
· Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
· Current registration with College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta as well as current membership in the Nurse Practitioners of Alberta
General Skills, knowledge, and requirements
· Leadership, critical thinking, organizational and communications 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
· Familiarity with Mac environment
· Electronic documentation of health records using a Clinical Management System would be an asset