Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Weyburn

Position #: 174945

Expected Start Date: Open until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Tatagwa View

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 week-rotation

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: The Nurse Practitioner RN (NP) blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence based care, health promotion and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with residents, families and other disciplines. This includes resident assessments, supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvement. The LTC NP reports directly to the Nurse Manager of Tatagwa View. The NP will work to full scope of practice of an RN (NP) and promotes quality health care outcomes and standards to ensure that residents of Tatagwa View receive a high standard of care. The NP will provide visiting services to sites within the service area. The service area is subject to change

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)
Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

Interpersonal skills
Computer skills
Leadership skills
Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Pharmacotherapeutic intervention skills to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
Knowledge in applicable best practices and principles
Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
Ability to apply research to nursing practice
Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
Diagnostic intervention skills working to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Health assessment skills working to the scope of practice of the RN (NP) role

Other Information

Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/

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. The Nurse Practitioner RN (NP) blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence based care, health promotion and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with residents, families and other disciplines. This includes resident assessments, supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvement. The LTC NP reports directly to the Nurse Manager of Tatagwa View. The NP will work to full scope of practice of an RN (NP) and promotes quality health care outcomes and standards to ensure that residents of Tatagwa View receive a high standard of care. The NP will provide visiting services to sites within the service area. The service area is subject to change

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