nurse practitioner

Position #: 9012273 Expected Start Date: To be determined. Open until filled. Union: SUN Facility: Addictions Treatment Centre - Regina City/Town: Regina Department: Virtual Access to Addictions Medicine Clinic (VAAM) Type: Relief x 1 (No guaranteed hours) FTE: 0 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends and Stats Relief: No Float: NoHours of work: Standard hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910 Travel Required: NoJob Description: This position works as part of an interdisciplinary Mental Health and Addiction Services. Under the direction of the Mental Health and Addiction Services Manager; the Nurse Practitioner will provide Mental Health and Addiction services to the community of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs. This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals as required.Human Resources Exemption: NoEducation- Graduate from an approved School of Nursing- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Experience- 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care- One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotionKnowledge, Skills & Abilities- Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources- Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to h...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.