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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00755001
Facility: COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH EAST
Job Description: The Mental Health and Addictions Child and Youth Nurse Practitioner RN (NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience.  The Nurse Practitioner 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 primary care and mental health and addictions care.  The RN (NP) promotes holistic, promotion and prevention care with an understanding of the determinants of health.  The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families and communities.  This includes community needs assessment, supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.
Required Qualifications

Level C - Basic Cardiac Life Support
Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) as an RN (NP)
Experience
- Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse
- Two years (2) full-time experience working in an advanced RN (NP) role including community needs assessment, community development and health promotion
- Minimum one (1) year nursing experience working with child and youth populations including those with mental health and addictions
- CanReach-SK program considered an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates ability and flexibility to adapt to changing situations and environments.
Demonstrates ability and initiative in handling difficult situations resulting in pro
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