Nurse Practitioner

The Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) (RN(NP)) is responsible for providing primary health care services to individuals and client groups in accordance with evidence-based knowledge and advanced nursing practice.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities
• 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Assessment skills
• Organizational skills
• Facilitation skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to be self motivated
• Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
• Knowledge in health determinants and primary care principles
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
• Knowledge in disease and injury prevention, health protection and harm reduction
• Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in health status of population and inequities in health
• Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Ability to take initiative
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Benefits

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives