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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
Job summary
The Nurse Practitioner provides primary health services, including assessment, treatment, and health promotion, as part of an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for managing client care independently and collaboratively while conducting community needs assessments and evaluative projects.
Job details
Position #: V46882 Expected Start Date: To be determined. Open until filled. Union: SUN Facility: Fort Qu'Appelle Primary Health Care City/Town: Fort Qu'Appelle Department: Community Clinics&Programs Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78) 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 * One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion * Three (3) years experience working as a Registered Nurse Education * Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training * Registered/eligible for registration with CRNS as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) * Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required * Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C) * Experience as an RN in a primary healthcare or home care setting is an asset Competencies * Demonstrate Leadership and organizational skills Knowledge and Abilities * Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups * Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills * Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking * Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care * Proficient in peripheral access * Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction * Ability to apply advanced computer skills * Excellent public relations skills * Some knowledge and practical application of central line access * Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques * Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change Other Information * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * Please Provide a cover letter and resume * Travel within the region and provincially * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Home Base TBD within SE6. * Access to a reliable vehicle 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 Nurse Practitioner provides primary health services, including assessment, treatment, and health promotion, as part of an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for managing client care independently and collaboratively while conducting community needs assessments and evaluative projects.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree and be registered or eligible for registration with the CRNS. Additionally, the role requires three years of experience as a Registered Nurse and one year of experience in community needs assessment or health promotion.
Listed skills
- assessment · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
- Care Planning · Preferred
- Critical Thinking · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Primary health care
- Assessment
- Care planning
- Health promotion
- First line treatment
- Emergency services
- Supportive counselling
- Disease prevention
- Community needs assessment
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Peripheral access
- Central line access
- Public relations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Empathy
- Education and Training
- Central Venous Catheter
- Organizational Skills
- Valid Driver's License
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Planning
- Needs Assessment
- Injury Prevention
- Reconciliation
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Management
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Public Relations
- Computer Literacy
- Critical Thinking
- Health Promotion
- Holistic Health
- Home Health Care
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
- Nursing
- Primary Care
- Primary Health Care
- Proactivity
- Evaluation Of Care
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Professionals
- Nurse Practitioners
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