Nurse Practitioner
- Yellowknife, NT, Canada
$80 - $90 Hourly · Full-time
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- $80 - $90 Hourly
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- Full-time
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- English
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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 full-time Nurse Practitioner to add to our clinical team working at CFB Yellowknife. 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 and injuries, rehabilitation, and support services.
Calian Understands The Importance Of a Healthy Work-life Balance. We Continually Strive To Create a Positive Impact On Our Employees’ Quality Of Life. We Have Unique Opportunities To Work In a Challenging And Rewarding Work Environment With a Strong Focus On Teamwork. This Position Offers
Responsibilities
$80 - $90 Hourly
Vacancy
We have one position available
Position Overview
Calian is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to add to our clinical team working at CFB Yellowknife. 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 and injuries, rehabilitation, and support services.
Calian Understands The Importance Of a Healthy Work-life Balance. We Continually Strive To Create a Positive Impact On Our Employees’ Quality Of Life. We Have Unique Opportunities To Work In a Challenging And Rewarding Work Environment With a Strong Focus On Teamwork. This Position Offers
- Generous allotment of time for booked appointments, giving you the opportunity to provide quality care
- A fully functional clinic with access to diagnostic and support services within the clinic or the local community
- Regular weekday hours with no evening or weekend work (Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm)
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 within Northern Territories
- One year of post graduate experience in either a primary care or acute care environment 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
Vacancy
We have one position available
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, collaborative primary health care to Canadian Armed Forces members, including primary, occupational, and minor trauma care, health promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation. Conduct assessments, prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests, manage stable chronic conditions, make employment limitation recommendations, and refer or consult with other providers as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed and in good standing in the Northern Territories, with at least one year of postgraduate experience in primary or acute care. Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C is required, and candidates must be able to obtain Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.
Skills
- Comprehensive Health Assessments
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Skills
- Therapeutic Skills
- Autonomous Practice
- Primary Care
- Occupational Health
- Minor Trauma Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Rehabilitation
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Chronic Illness Management
- Patient Referral
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Generous Appointment Time
- Fully Functional Clinic
- Regular Weekday Hours
- No Evening or Weekend Work
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Department of National Defence
- Primary Health Care
- Occupational Health
- Minor Trauma Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Health Assessments
- Clinical Judgment
- Autonomous Practice
- Medication Prescribing
- X-Rays
- Ultrasounds
- Laboratory Tests
- Chronic Illness Management
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Asthma
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED Level C
- Reliability Security Clearance