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 areaEducation- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)Licenses- Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)- Valid Class 5 driver's licenseCompetencies- Interpersonal skills- Computer skills- Leadership skills- Critical thinking skillsKnowledge and Abilities- Pharmacotherapeutic intervention skills to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role- Knowledge in applicable best practice...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website. Location Weyburn , SK Work location On site Salary $ 52.59 to $ 62.91 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible Source SaskJobs #1472639 Various locations Weyburn, SK