Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) is responsible for providing primary health care services to individuals and specific client groups based on evidence-based knowledge and advanced nursing practice. This role encompasses clinical practice, consultation, collaboration with other professionals, education, leadership, research, and developing quality improvement initiatives.

Job details

Position #: 190641 Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled Union: SUN Facility: Langenburg Health Care Complex City/Town: Langenburg Department: Primary Care Sites 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: Under the general direction of the Primary Health Care Manager, and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) (RN(NP)) is responsible for the provision of primary health care services to individuals and specific client groups in accordance with evidence based knowledge and advanced nursing practice. This role includes clinical practice, consultation and collaboration with other health care professionals, education, leadership, research, and development of quality improvement initiatives. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care Education Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies Assessment skills Organizational skills Facilitation skills Leadership skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to be self motivated Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes Knowledge in health determinants and primary care principles Ability to adapt to changing conditions Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic Knowledge in disease and injury prevention, health protection and harm reduction Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role Ability to work independently Knowledge in health status of population and inequities in health Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques Ability to take initiative Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development Other Information Travel within the region and provincially Langenburg is located approximately 72 km east of Yorkton For more information on the town of Langenburg please visit http://www.langenburg.ca/ May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP) 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. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) is responsible for providing primary health care services to individuals and specific client groups based on evidence-based knowledge and advanced nursing practice. This role encompasses clinical practice, consultation, collaboration with other professionals, education, leadership, research, and developing quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), along with one year of experience in community development/health promotion and three years as an RN in primary care, public health, or acute care. A valid Class 5 driver's license and Basic Life Support Certificate are also mandatory.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Verbal · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Ability to adapt · Preferred
• Diagnostic · Preferred
• Community development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Practice
• Consultation
• Collaboration
• Education
• Leadership
• Research
• Quality Improvement
• Assessment Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Self Motivated
• Diagnostic
• Pharmacotherapeutic
• Therapeutic Intervention
• Holistic Care
• Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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