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nurse practitioner - primary health care
Posted on December 19, 2024 by Employer details Nova Scotia Health Authority
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*Req ID: 166683* *Location: Northern Zone, South Cumberland Community Care Centre * *Department: PHC NZ CRC FP SCCCC* *Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 * *NSNU* *Nursing Position* *Posting Closing Date: 29-Dec-24* *\*This is a re-posted position. Current applicants are not required to re-apply.* Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We?re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. *About the Opportunity* The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive clinical care to patients in a designated service or program areas. The NP partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person and family centered care. The NP as the most responsible healthcare provider (MRHCP), works autonomously to diagnose, order and interpret laboratory tests, order and interpret reports of diagnostic imaging investigations, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures. The NP works to admit, transfer, accept transfer of and discharge within the legislated scope of practice. The NP provides direct care (including inpatient care) and partners with other members of the health care team for the achievement of the most appropriate and timely care for patients. working autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the team, the NP provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community, and other agencies/services. Nurse Practitioners are accountable to, and ensure their practice is consistent with, both the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, as well as the Canadian Nurses Association?s Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses. Nurse Practitioners are accountable to provide safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical care within their legislated scope of practice, educational preparation, and individual competence, and to engage in professional development and educational activities to develop and maintain competence meeting role requirements and care needs. NPs are responsible and accountable for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, professional, and ethical standards. The NP ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health (NSH) such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration are integrated within the work that they do and through the messages they deliver. This position will also include travel to Advocate. *About You* We would love to hear from you if you have the following: ? Masters of Nursing ? Advanced Nursing Practice stream ? Current registration (or eligibility) to- LocationAmherst, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$59.47 to $69.52HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9572166120
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