Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 177800

Expected Start Date

Union: SUN

Facility: Watrous District Health Complex

City/Town: Watrous

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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: This position encompasses a Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) NP that may work in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. This position is responsible for assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to patients.

The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based interventions, holism, health promotion, disease and injury prevention and the provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and acute and emergency services. The RN (NP) blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their 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.

The practice involves working within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures and building partnerships that support inter-professional collaboration.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) training

Competencies

Advanced - Research skills

Advanced - Leadership skills

Basic - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Basic - Decision making skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Advanced - Facilitation skills

Advanced - Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions

Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions

Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction

Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups

Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources

Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role

Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion

Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians

Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments

Knowledge in skin and wound care

Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.

Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process

Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills

Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills

Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking

Excellent public relations skills

Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

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

Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change

Other Information

For more information on the town of Watrous please visit http://townofwatrous.com/

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

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

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

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Watrous is located approximately 117 km southeast of Saskatoon

Travel within Saskatchewan

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.