Nurse Practitioner - Hepatology
- Classification: Nurse Practitioner
- Union: Exempt
- Department: SZ CHIR HOSP Cmb MdSurgSpcClnc
- Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-JUL-2019
- Date Available: 25-JUL-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $48.27
- Maximum Salary: $62.91
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Successful completion of an approved NP program at a minimum of a Master of Nursing level or equivalent. Registration with CARNA as a NP. Recent clinical experience in area of practice. Current certifications: CPR (BLS). First Aid, It’s Your Move required. Willingness to complete additional education and/or certifications specific to area of practice. Must have advanced knowledge in the field of Hepatology. Willingness and ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads and work assignments. Ability to demonstrate a respectful, courteous and positive attitude. Able to work well within a multidisciplinary team. Must have demonstrated organizational, prioritization and critical thinking skills.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in advanced practice for paracentesis preferred. Minimum two (2) years’ experience within the last five (5) years’ clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner with patients with liver disease. Managing a large population of complex hepatology patients with effects of portal hypertension, ie. Managing ascites, GI bleeds and encephalopathy, Manage and organize treatment for liver cancer patients, Diagnose and treat Hepatitis C, Performing fibroscans.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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