Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 178230

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

Union: SUN

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: No

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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Competencies

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Advanced - Leadership skills

Advanced - Critical thinking skills

Advanced - Public relations skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Advanced - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrate ability to use computers and associated equipment

Knowledge in critical thinking processes

Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change

Demonstrate ability to use various clinical and diagnostic machines

Ability to take initiative

Excellent public relations skills

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

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

Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Other Information

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

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

For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/

La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

No guaranteed hours

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.