Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Prince Albert

Position #: 202251

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Victoria Square

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

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: Yes

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. Practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects. provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area
Three (3) years nursing experience
One (1) year experience in forensic/clinical treatment with youth/families

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Basic - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Demonstrates knowledge in community development/assessment.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge in leadership strategies
Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Knowledge in regulatory bodies and Nursing Scope of Practice
Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory

Other Information

For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
Practices within Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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. Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. Practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects. provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.

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