Public Service Commission
Nurse Practitioner
FULL-TIME PERMANENT (PEINU) POSITION
Department : Health PEI
Location : Kings Primary Care Network (Montague/Murray River Areas)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Commencing Immediately
The purpose of this position is to maintain, improve, restore and optimize the health status of clients within a practice setting through direct client care for individuals, families, and communities. The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner functions autonomously within a collaborative practice setting while providing advanced holistic care of acute and chronic illness to clients across the lifespan. The Nurse Practitioner manages a client caseload as an integral member of a Primary Health Care Network Team.
Duties will include:
- perform comprehensive, focussed health assessments including a health history and physical examination using a holistic framework and multiple assessment techniques relevant to a client's stage of development, culture and health.
- analyse client symptoms and assessment data by applying the principles of pathophysiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, demographics and relevant research;
- determine the need, order, and interpret the results of relevant screening and diagnostic tests;
- systematically compare and contrast clinical behavioural and diagnostic data to determine differential and working diagnosis, and prescribe relevant interventions/treatments including medications, as appropriate;
- provide direct guidance and counselling on health promotion and illness prevention strategies in accordance with client health status and needs;
- participate in the overall evaluation of the practice settings programs and services;
- collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community members to identify client population health needs and resources, and provide input as requested for community health programs;
- initiate consultation with physicians and other practitioner's as appropriate, and coordinate relevant patient care with other health care provider's and community agencies;
- performing other related duties as required.
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly / Days / Evenings and Weekends as required
Qualifications :
- Graduation with Masters in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or from an approved and recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with either five years experience working as a nurse practitioner, or three years experience as a nurse practitioner plus two years experience as a registered nurse. Previous Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care is preferred.
- Must be Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse with the endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Association of Registered Nurses of PEI.
- Critical thinking proficiency to assess, analyse, diagnose, select treatment, evaluate, and refer patients with common acute or chronic health conditions, or for health promotion/illness prevention.
- Skilled in independent performance of advanced elective procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment with excellent collaborative, team building and consultative skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, families, community groups, professional colleagues, and referral partners.
- Thorough knowledge and proficiency in medical and nursing physical assessment and treatment methods.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Must possess a valid drivers licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.
- The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal records check prior to beginning employment.
Other Qualifications:
- Previous experience in leadership roles would be an asset.
Note: The collaborative care model on PEI is a province-wide initiative that will involve service delivery changes in all areas of the health system including acute care, long term care, home care, and primary health care. The collaborative care model has not yet been implemented in all unit/work sites. Staffing levels may change upon its introduction and will be in accordance with respective collective agreements and union consultation. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS
| Salary Range : | $44.01 - $49.81 per hour |
| PostingID : | 111391-1110KCPO |
| Closing Date : | On Going Recruitment |
| Contact Email : | apply@gov.pe.ca |
| Please contact the PEI Public Service Commission at 902-368-4080, prior to the closing date, if you do not receive a confirmation that we received your e-mail. |
How to Apply for this Position
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If you would rather not apply online, simply return an application form(111391-1110KCPO) to :
PEI Public Service Commission
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Applications may be sent by fax to 368-4383. Due to the fact that receipt of applications by fax cannot be guaranteed, applicants transmitting their applications by fax may wish to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date to 368-4080. 
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