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Facility: Athabasca Health Authority
Job Description: PART-TIME
PRIMARY CARE NURSE / NURSE PRACTITIONER
FOND DU LAC, SK.


APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR A PART-TIME (.50 to .75 FTE) PRIMARY CARE NURSE / NURSE PRACTITIONER FOR FOND DU LAC, SASK.    

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Primary Health Care and the Senior Health Nurse the Primary Care Nurse [PCN] / Nurse Practitioner (NP) is authorized by the Athabasca Health Authority to function in the expanded role of nursing.  The PCN / NP provides nursing services to clients in communities without hospitals or resident physicians but where physicians work within agreements with the employer to provide medical services on a regular, visiting basis.  The PCN / NP provides a broad range of health care services for the client and the community.  The PCN / NP is responsible for the overall leadership of nursing services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
"    Demonstrated ability to function competently as a Primary Health Care Nurse / Nurse Practitioner.
"    Cultural awareness and sensitivity to the Dene culture.
"    Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills consistent with establishing and maintaining the working relationships required to effectively perform the role requirements.
"    Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
"    Possess sound judgment, as well as critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
"    Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, with the general public, AHA staff and community members.
"    Ability to prioritize role tasks; react positively to heavy workloads, conflicting demands, and tight time constraints.
"    Assume responsibility and is accountable at all times for personal practice.
"    Demonstrated ability to use standard office software.
"    Willingly participat
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