Nurse Practitioner

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time recent nursing experience
• Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area
• Inpatient services and/or harm reduction setting is required

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR Level C
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments
• Ability to implement holistic, comprehensive care to individuals/groups/families
• Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge in unique issues of HIV/STD and hepatitis
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Knowledge in time management
• Knowledge in HIV, Hep C and addiction recovery
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Verifiied training: maintenance prescriber - Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST)
• Travel within the region and provincially
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/