Nurse Practitioner

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Gynecology at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women is an essential member of an inter-professional health care team caring for women. This position, reporting to the Patient Care Manager, supports gynecology patients and the health care teams for the inpatient gynecology unit, the day surgery unit and the Early Pregnancy Loss Clinic. This Nurse Practitioner supports the patient throughout their hospital journey and is an important member of the team supporting and ensuring care is timely, cohesive and collaborative. This role is responsible and accountable for the provision of evidence informed clinical care to patients. The NP is authorized and competent to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis (including ordering and interpretation of tests), prescribing medications, intervention, management, referral, follow up, and evaluation of patient care. This position is the point of contact for patients/families/care providers, both for in-patients and outpatients. The successful candidate will be active in research activities and education for the team. Strong communication and assessment skills are integral to the success of this role. The incumbent will strive to be a clinical resource and leader to support optimal patient care.
Description:

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: Women’s Health, Gynecology
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: Women’s Health, Gynecology
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl