Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 202251

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Victoria Square

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Experience

Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area

Three (3) years nursing experience

One (1) year experience in forensic/clinical treatment with youth/families

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Basic - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.

Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.

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

Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies

Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Demonstrates knowledge in community development/assessment.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge in leadership strategies

Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic

Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Knowledge in regulatory bodies and Nursing Scope of Practice

Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment

Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives

Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes

Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory

Other Information

For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca

Practices within Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics

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

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.