Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Raymore

Position #: V48385

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Silver Heights Special Care Home

City/Town: Raymore

Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

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: Yes

Job Description: This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of the Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health services to the community of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs. This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals as required.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.
One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Verbal communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Assessment skills
Organizational skills
Counseling skills
Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care
Ability to adapt to and implement change
Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
Ability to take initiative
Knowledge of community programs/services

Other Information

For more information on the town of Raymore please visit http://raymore.ca/
This position's transportation is supported by a CVA.
Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
Raymore is located approximately 112 km north of Regina
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. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of the Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health services to the community of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs. This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals as required.

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