Nurse Practitioner

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SADDLE HILLS COUNTY

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

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Requirements:

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

Experience

Two to three years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner

Community health nursing in a primary care and/or rural setting

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered on a developmental basis at a lesser rate of pay. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the position and not a complete job description of all responsibilities and activities required for this position. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Saddle Hills County would like to thank all those interested in the position. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please send resumes in confidence to:

Attention: Human Resources Coordinator, Re: Nurse Practitioner E-mail to: hr@saddlehills.ab.ca Fax: (780) 864-3904 Ph. (780) 864-3760

Employer Contact:

Name: Sheila Email: hr@saddlehills.ab.ca

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Feb 17, 2022
Closing Date: Mar 18, 2022