Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Swift Current

Position #: 9008111

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

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 health team, the primary health nurse will provide primary health services to the community. 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; initiating and participating in community development initiatives and participating in evaluative projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

Experience

One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion
Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

Critical thinking skills
High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
Decision making skills
Leadership skills
Listening skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.

Other Information

For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
Multi-site - SW Medi Centre and Cabri

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. In collaboration with the health team, the primary health nurse will provide primary health services to the community. 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; initiating and participating in community development initiatives and participating in evaluative projects.

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