Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 165789

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, Posted until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Prince Albert Community Services

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Connected Care HlthRiskMgmt

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 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: Yes

Job Description: In collaboration with the health care team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide primary health care services to the community of Prince Albert and surrounding area. This includes health promotion, disease and injury prevention, collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals, participating in community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects as required.

The RN(NP) has the added authority to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other therapies, and performs specific procedures within the RN(NP) legislated scope of practice and is solely responsible /accountable to know and understand the appropriate action of those same guidelines. The RN (NP) utilizes an evidence based holistic approach that emphasizes health promotion and partnership development.

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner reports to a Manager of Primary Health Care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a primary health setting

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrate communication skills to create positive outcomes/build relationships

Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes

Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory

Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments

Commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic

Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community

Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments

Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Ability to work in a team setting in a postive manner

Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes

Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role

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.