Nurse Practitioner
- Wainwright, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.
Position Overview
Calian is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to add to our clinical team working CFB Wainwright in Alberta. This is a full time opportunity. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an essential member of the health care team in the provision of comprehensive, multidisciplinary, collaborative primary health care services to Canadian Armed Forces members. These services include primary care, occupational, minor trauma care, health promotion, prevention of diseases, women's health, diversity health, injuries, rehabilitation, and support services.
Please as me about our sign on bonus or financial assistance with relocation or if you have any questions at rachel.jacques@calian.com.
Responsibilities
$80 - $90 hourly plus possible sign on bonus
Vacancy
We have one available position
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Perks And Benefits
Position Overview
Calian is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to add to our clinical team working CFB Wainwright in Alberta. This is a full time opportunity. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an essential member of the health care team in the provision of comprehensive, multidisciplinary, collaborative primary health care services to Canadian Armed Forces members. These services include primary care, occupational, minor trauma care, health promotion, prevention of diseases, women's health, diversity health, injuries, rehabilitation, and support services.
Please as me about our sign on bonus or financial assistance with relocation or if you have any questions at rachel.jacques@calian.com.
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive health assessments using sound clinical judgment, diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
- Practices autonomously and is solely accountable for his/her actions while practicing.
- Consults with physicians or other health care professionals when the client’s condition requires care beyond the scope of NP practice.
- Makes appropriate medical employment limitation recommendations in accordance with the Surgeon General’s guidelines.
- Prescribes medications and orders x-rays, ultrasounds, and lab tests in accordance with the Standards of Practice for RNs in the Extended Class
- Implements strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families or groups.
- Collaborates on the management of Members with stable chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and asthma) through a predetermined referral process.
- Refers patients to other providers or programs according to the patient’s need.
- Licensed and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- One year of post graduate experience working either in a Primary Care Clinic or Acute Care setting required
- Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C
- You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level
$80 - $90 hourly plus possible sign on bonus
Vacancy
We have one available position
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Perks And Benefits
- Weekday hours, 7:30am – 4pm – no evenings or weekends
- Generous allotment of time for booked appointments
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Easy access to onsite specialists and support services
- Motivated patient population
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, collaborative primary healthcare to Canadian Armed Forces members, including assessments, primary and occupational care, health promotion, and disease prevention. Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, recommend medical employment limitations, manage stable chronic conditions, and refer patients when needed.
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, with at least one year of postgraduate experience in primary care or acute care. Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C certification is required, and candidates must be able to obtain Reliability-level government security clearance.
Skills
- Comprehensive Health Assessments
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Skills
- Therapeutic Skills
- Autonomous Practice
- Primary Care
- Occupational Health
- Minor Trauma Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Women's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Patient Referral
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Flexible Appointment Scheduling
- Health and Dental Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Rachel Jacques
Hiring contact email
rachel.jacques@calian.com
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Department of National Defence
- Primary Healthcare
- Occupational Health
- Minor Trauma Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Women's Health
- Diversity Health
- Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Health Assessments
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Skills
- Therapeutic Skills
- Medication Prescribing
- X-Rays
- Ultrasounds
- Laboratory Tests
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Asthma
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED Level C
- Reliability Security Clearance
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta