Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 205852

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Nipawin Hospital

City/Town: Nipawin

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 week rotation

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: In collaboration with the physicians and other health care professionals, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the communities. This includes health assessment, health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention and assessment, provision of supportive women's wellness, instructive treatment and emergency services. In collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluation projects. This position will include some travel within the region. Job description is available upon request.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

• Yes

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as an RN (NP) or RN (GNP)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Competencies

• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Travel within the region and provincially
• May be eligible for the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000
• Multi-Site: Service provided to Nipawin, Carrot River, Arborfield, Smeaton, and Cumberland House Area

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.