Nurse Practitioner

Position # : V23991

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

Union: SUN

Facility: Grenfell Health Centre

City/Town: Grenfell

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days . [ Home Base is Indian Head]

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs.

This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion

3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Other Education and Training

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Leadership skills

Verbal communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of community programs/services

Ability to adapt to and implement change

Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care

Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion

Knowledge in health services delivery in primary care and rural settings

Ability to take initiative

Other Information

One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.

Indian Head is located approximately 70 km east of Regina

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

Position is based in Indian Head.

For more information on the town of Indian Head please visit https://townofindianhead.com/

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.