Nurse Practitioner

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 Professionals Act, the Registered Nurses Profession Regulations as well as standards and guidelines developed by the CRNA.  This is a relatively new position, and the chosen candidate will be responsible for helping to develop the full scope and responsibilities of the position.

Salary Range - $146,117.86 - $177,635.86

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday,  36.25 hours per week, 8:15 - 4:30

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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 medications, devices and or other therapies
• Provide education to individuals and their families
• Actively participate in health promotion activities
• Perform home visits when required
• Consult and work closely with the physicians and practitioners
• Refer patients when appropriate to the Central Peace Health Complex and other specialists in the area
• Consult with physicians in accordance with established standards 

Education:

• Masters Degree in Nursing
• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College and NPAA (Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta) as well as current membership in the Nurse Practitioners of Alberta

General Skills, Knowledge and Requirements:

• Leadership, critical thinking, organizational and communication skills
• The successful candidate will be 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
• Electronic documentation of health records using a Clinical Management System would be an asset

Experience:

• Two to three years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Community health nursing in a primary care and/or rural setting

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