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Nurse Practitioner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Red Deer
  • 5hrs left

AI generated summary

  • You must have a master's degree, complete an approved NP program, hold CRNA registration, possess BCLS-HCP certification, and demonstrate independent and collaborative practice skills.
  • You will provide comprehensive health services, assess and diagnose patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe treatment, and utilize advanced practice skills to enhance care quality and healthcare systems.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and a minimum of master's degree.
  • Registration with CRNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
  • Demonstrated ability to practice both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • As required.

Responsibilities

  • As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems.

FAQs

What are the primary departments for the Nurse Practitioner positions?

The primary departments for the Nurse Practitioner positions are General Surgery, Orthopedic, and Urology at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

What is the required educational background for this Nurse Practitioner role?

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and a minimum of a master's degree are required.

What type of licensure is necessary for this position?

Registration with CRNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure, is necessary.

What specific certifications are required for this role?

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is between $62.74 and $72.00.

Is this position unionized?

Yes, this position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP).

What type of employment is this position?

This is a regular full-time employment position with a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 1.00.

What is the expected start date for this position?

The date available for this position is 25-OCT-2024.

What is the shift pattern for this role?

The shift pattern includes Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends, with days off as per rotation.

What are the key competencies expected of the Nurse Practitioner?

The Nurse Practitioner is expected to utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership, Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research.

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