Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 098356

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, Posted until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Carrot River Integrated Facility - Health Centre

City/Town: Carrot River

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift information: Days

Hours of Work: 112 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: 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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• BLS for Healthcare Provider (Level C) - Heart and Stroke

Competencies

• Public relations skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of community needs assessment
• Working knowledge in health promotion

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Carrot River please visit http://www.carrotriver.ca/
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Carrot River is located approximately 112 km northeast of Melfort

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.