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Employer Job Number: GO-00412146-2
Facility: CUMBERLAND HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE
Job Description: In collaboration with the health care team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community of Cumberland House. 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, participating in community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects as required. The RN(NP) has the added authority to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other therapies, and performs specific procedures within the RN(NP) legislated scope of practice and is solely responsible /accountable to know and understand the appropriate action of those same guidelines. The RN (NP) utilizes an evidence based holistic approach that emphasizes health promotion and partnership development.
Required Qualifications
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Level C Health Care Provider (HCP) - Heart & Stroke
Master Degree in Health Services Field preferred
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA) as an RN (NP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or required to obtain
Experience
Experience in community needs assessment, community development, health promotion, adult education and public relation skills.
Experience in a Primary Health setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced communication skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal s
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