**Overview:**
Job description
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to work at PCC Pain Care Clinics to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. We are interested in candidates that have a interest in Chronic Pain. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Chronic Pain Management, if not, full training can be provided for the most fitted candidate. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
**Please note that this is a weekend only role initially with the possibility in the future of additional hours to align with the businesses needs**
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Perform trigger point and joint injections
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic pain
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall pain management
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or Pain Management would be an advantage
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license
- Master’s degree; PhD is a plus
Salary is dependant upon experience.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00-$75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- Nursing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
