Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 182956

Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled.

Union: SUN

Facility: Shellbrook Primary Health Care Clinic

City/Town: Shellbrook

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 23 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: In collaboration with Physicians and the Primary Care Team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to several communities. This includes: health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and emergency services; collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects. The incumbent reports to the Director of Primary Care for the Region.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in program and community development process

Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies

Knowledge in community development

Other Information

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

Travel required

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

For more information on the town of Shellbrook please visit http://www.townofshellbrook.ca/

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Shellbrook is located approximately 45 km west of Prince Albert

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.