SOUTH WEST HEALTH
POSITION VACANCY- REVISED CLOSING DATE
FACILITY:
Islands Health Centre LOCATION:
POSITION: NURSE PRACTIONER
– PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
TYPE: Full-Time
POSTION SCOPE:
The PHCNP works collaboratively with an off-site family
physician(s) and on-site paramedics to provide a range of primary care services
which encompass health promotion, injury and illness prevention, diagnosis,
treatment and monitoring of commonly encountered health problems and injuries,
monitoring of stable chronic health problems; and community development and
advocacy. These services are provided
within a holistic, client-centered care framework.
The primary health care (PHC) NP assumes responsibility and
accountability for the nursing assessment and/or primary care for a selected
population of patients. S/he is responsible to maintain currency of licensure
and certification and function under the Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)
with a collaborating physician(s) by consulting with the collaborating
physician and other health professionals in accordance with the CPA. The NP will effectively communicate with all
members of the health care team, the public and external community partners. The
NP may, at times, be required to offer primary care services at other clinics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an approved NP program
- Registered or eligible to register with
active-practicing status, as a Nurse Practitioner with the CRNNS
- One year NP experience in primary health care or a
reasonable combination of nursing experience and education
- Level of competence to practice within the Nova Scotia
NP Scope of Practice
- High level of self-motivation and initiative
- Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities in a
clinical setting
- Demonstrated health promotion skills
- Demonstrated above average written and verbal
communication skills
This position offers a competitive
benefit package and salary.
As
per NSNU Collective Agreement
For South West Health employees, please submit internal
application form. For external
candidates, please submit completed application (available on website), cover
letter, resume and reference contact information to:
Human
Resources
South
West Health
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Announcement Date: 20 Oct 2009 Closing Date: OPEN Competition Number: 200-2009R |
Fax (902) 742-1475
Email: hr@swndha.nshealth.ca
Offers of
employment conditional upon providing a satisfactory criminal
records check and, when required, a child abuse registry check. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.