Nurse Practitioner Job Description

A Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse Practitioner, can treat some medical conditions and prescribe medication without a doctor’s supervision. The primary responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner include examining patients to determine their cause of illness or concern, making patients feel safe and comfortable, and working collaboratively with other staff members to ensure the daily operations of a clinic run smoothly.

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Nurse Practitioner duties and responsibilities

When writing a job description for a Nurse Practitioner, it’s important to specify the type of patients they will be working with. Some of their general duties and responsibilities may include: 

  • Providing detailed information to patients regarding treatments, possible side effects, aftercare instructions, aftercare maintenance, or preventative care methods
  • Ensuring complete and accurate documentation of patient information and treatments for patient charts and medical records
  • Vaccinating patients to prevent or treat diseases
  • Using comprehensive knowledge to assess patients by diagnosing diseases, disorders, or conditions
  • Presenting professional guidance to other health professionals and working autonomously with other interdisciplinary health care professionals
  • Initiating health care treatment for health care management, therapeutic interventions, and prescribing medication
  • Following the standards of care maintained by the province or territory’s College of Nurses
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Example 1

*Work Type: Temporary Part Time* _St. Mary’s General Hospital’s renewed vision of ‘Inspiring excellence. Healthier Together’ lays out a plan for growth, and innovation that will keep pace with the community and region that it serves. It also reflects our strong culture and values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and innovation that we bring to each interaction with patients and each other within the hospital and extends that commitment to how we will work with our partners across the health system. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. You will contribute to our mission: Living the legacy – Compassion. Faith. Discovery._ New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH. *Position Summary *: An opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Inpatient Cardiovascular Surgery program. This NP will utilize their full scope of practice to assess and determine the plan of care for patients within SMGH. This NP with a specialized focus on cardiac surgery will use their expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients independently and in collaboration with members of the health care team. This NP will provide a liaison role with Physicians and community partners for assessment, follow up and/or discharge planning activities *Position Requirements: * * Master’s prepared Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner certificate. * Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class * Member of RNAO with additional professional liability coverage. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification * Demonstrated in working independently, with high degree of self-direction and strong organizational skills * Three to five years’ experience in cardiovascular surgical nursing * Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) including conflict resolution skills * Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the inter professional team * Keyboarding skills required and familiarity with Cerner an asset * Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education * The successful applicant will be required to work M-F and rotating weekends to facilitate patient flow post CV surgery. *Application Instructions: * *As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.* *Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. SMGH is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact **.* *We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.* Job Type: Part-time

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

A Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing patient care, including emergency, diagnostic, as well as pre-and post-operative care. Nurse Practitioners can administer vaccinations and prescribe medication for common ailments. Nurse Practitioners may also order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures. It is common for Nurse Practitioners to work in a health clinic, a family doctor’s office, a hospital, or a similar setting.  

Nurse Practitioner skills and qualifications

A successful Nurse Practitioner has various prerequisite skills and qualifications required for the duties performed in this job. They must possess soft skills like empathy and communication in order to ensure patients are receiving the best care. Some of these may include: 

  • Communicating and collaborating with patients and their families about treatments, health diagnoses, self-care, and prevention
  • Collaborating with other interdisciplinary health care professionals
  • Critically assessing and evaluating health research literature 
  • Leading and working with a team 
  • Identifying and responding to legal or ethical issues that could arise during patient care
  • Supervising others and providing feedback

Nurse Practitioner experience requirements

Look for Nurse Practitioners with at least two years of recent and relevant nursing experience. For unique or challenging environments, you may prefer candidates with over five years of experience. Candidates should have leadership experience and demonstrate their ability to care for others.

Nurse Practitioner training and education

Candidates for a Nurse Practitioner role must have completed a nursing program from an accredited Canadian post-secondary school. Typically, a Nurse Practitioner gets a master’s degree or other extended primary healthcare nursing education. Make sure the candidate is a member of a regulatory body such as the Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island or the College of Nurses of Ontario. Candidates with an Extended Class standing are well-qualified.

Nurse Practitioner salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, average pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Canada is $52.62 per hour. Wages can vary depending on experience, demand, location, and the company that is hiring. 

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Nurse Practitioner job description FAQs

What should you look for in a Nurse Practitioner's resume?

When reviewing resumes for a Nurse Practitioner, look for a candidate who has work experience in a similar environment. This is especially true when working with a particular type of patient or demographic, like children. In that case, candidates need specific experience. Candidates need to be registered with the regulatory body in your province or territory. They can do this online, but Registered Nurses need to provide a valid certificate to show their membership with the regulatory board.

What makes a good Nurse Practitioner job description?

A good job description for a Nurse Practitioner includes the type of environment the candidate will work in. The job description should also include what kind of shifts the candidate can expect. If the role is to take place in a family practice with more responsibility, be sure to note that in the job description and ask for leadership skills. Also, if there are any specific diseases or groups of people the Nurse Practitioner will work with daily, it’s important to include that. 

How do you make your Nurse Practitioner job description stand out?

Detail the most common types of ailments and patients the candidates can expect to see at the practice. Provide an overview of the environment and shift cycle required. For example, if the candidate is needed for more night shifts than day, and the average length of a shift. To make a Nurse Practitioner job description stand out, be sure to include the position’s salary range. If the role has additional benefits such as a defined pension program or RRSP matching program, highlight those as well.

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