Nurse Practitioner

Rural Municipalities of Alberta

  • Alberta
  • 146.117-177.635 $ par an
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
  • Postuler facilement
Posted on: Jul 18, 2025Posted by: Saddle Hills CountySummaryTake advantage of this one-of-a kind opportunity to drive your career and help us to continue to develop a unique rural health initiative.Position Summary:Reporting to the CAO, the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing Clinical Practice services to a rural population of over 2,000 residents as defined by the Health Professionals Act, the Registered Nurses Profession Regulations as well as standards and guidelines developed by the CRNA. This is a relatively new position, and the chosen candidate will be responsible for helping to develop the full scope and responsibilities of the position.Salary Range – $146,117.86 – $177,635.86Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 36.25 hours per week, 8:15 – 4:30Key ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities:
  • Perform advanced health assessments
  • Order, interpret and perform diagnostic tests
  • Conduct patient examinations and diagnose medical conditions and disease
  • Screen for presence of chronic illnesses
  • Develop plans of care
  • Monitor ongoing patient therapy of patients with chronic stable illnesses by providing pharmacological and counseling interventions
  • Offer phone consultation/triage for acute episodic illnesses
  • Prescribe medications, devices and or other therapies
  • Provide education to individuals and their families
  • Actively participate in health promotion activities
  • Perform home visists when required
  • Consult and work closely with the physicians and practitioners
  • Refer patients when approprate to the Central Peace Health Complex and other specialists in the area
  • Consult with physicians in accordance with established standards
Requirements
  • Masters Degree in Nursing
  • Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College and NPAA (Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta) as well as current membership in the Nurse Practitioners of Alberta

Rural Municipalities of Alberta