Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Estevan

Position #: 205847

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: SUN

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Diabetic Nurse Educator

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

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

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
Undergraduate degree or diploma in Registered Nurse

Licenses

Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Other Education and Training

Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required

Competencies

Advanced - Leadership skills
Advanced - Decision making skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Research skills
Advanced - Problem solving skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Other Information

Travel within the region and provincially
Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
Valid Class 5 driver's license
May be eligible for the Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000

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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