nurse practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner, Part-time - Medically Supported Detox
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May 06, 2024
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George Spady Society
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*Job Summary*
Reporting directly to the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, prescribing medications, and evaluation of patient care. They will perform a variety of nursing duties by administering safe, effective nursing according to clinical policies, procedures, and evidenced-based nursing care standards. The Nurse Practitioner works within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, and will oversee the LPNs and be part of the direct daily provisions.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
* Provide primary care to patients experiencing withdrawal and to patients in need of medical stabilization
* Perform physical exams and patient observations
* Record patient medical histories and symptoms
* Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans
* Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
* Diagnose health issues
* Prescribe necessary medications as required
* Detect changes in a patient?s health and change treatment plans as necessary
* Administer medicines and treatments
* Evaluate responses to treatments and medications
* Lead a team of LPNs
* Ensure consistent care across rotations
* Train patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention
* Orient and motivate clients toward appropriate daily functioning, life skills, physical health mental health and substance use support services from a culturally sensitive lens
* Develop and maintain a network of community service providers
* Provide supported referrals to external service providers
* Assess health, mental health, substance use and functional challenges within scope of practice
* Research and participate in relevant training opportunities
* Other duties or tasks as required by the manager
*Case Management*
* Track and document client progress along care plans, internal databases, and case files
* Liaison with and provide on-going support to referring agencies and client support workers regarding clinical issues
* Work with in-house social workers to advance client care plan
* Lead a team of LPNs to meet the immediate medical needs of clients
* Contribute to joint client service planning and case reviews
* Provide specialized medical expertise and service supports to detox clients
* Assist in the development and preparation of team resources and materials
*Qualifications & Requirements.*
* Must have a Nurse Practitioners license issued by CARNA, and a minimum of 3 years? experience working as a NP
* Master?s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
* Must have prescription authorization
* Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with social and medical partners at various levels, including patients, family members, physicians, pharmacists, and representatives of the community.
* Experience working with addictions is an asset
* Knowledge of disease prevention
* Knowledge of trauma-informed service provision approaches and best practices
* Ability to work as a respectful and engaged member of a multi-disciplinary team
* Demonstrated level of maturity, including ability to work in an independent and ethical manner respecting staff and client confidentiality
* Must be able to provide a current Police Information and Vulnerable Record Check
*Hours of Work*: Flexible
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Every Weekend
* Holidays
* Morning shift
Application question(s):
* Do you have prescription authorization?
* Are you supportive of Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed principles?
Education:
* Master's Degree (required)
Experience:
* working with addictions: 1 year (preferred)
* nurse practitioner: 3 years (required)
* addictions and mental health: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
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LocationEdmonton, AB
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Salary$70.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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