Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 205922

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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: Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients.

Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. Practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))

Other Education and Training

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Advanced - Communication skills

Advanced - Facilitation skills

Advanced - Decision making skills

Advanced - Leadership skills

Advanced - Research skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Advanced - Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Ability to work independently

Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions

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

Other Information

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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

Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon

For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/

May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website

May be eligible for the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000

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.