Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 091796

Expected Start Date: To be decided. Open until filled.

Union: SUN

Facility: Nipawin Hospital

City/Town: Nipawin

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: No

Job Description: In collaboration with the physicians and other health care professionals, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the communities. This includes health assessment, health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention and assessment, provision of supportive women's wellness, instructive treatment and emergency services. In collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluation projects. This position will include some travel within the region. Job description is available upon request.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Multi-Site

Yes

Other Education and Training

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as an RN (NP) or RN (GNP)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Advanced - Research skills

Advanced - Facilitation skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Advanced - Leadership skills

Advanced - Decision making skills

Advanced - Problem solving skills

Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Multi-Site Nipawin, Carrot River, Arborfield, Smeaton, and Cumberland House Area

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Travel within the region and provincially

Travel required

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.