Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner will manage and treat illnesses and stable chronic conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and prescribing pharmaceuticals. They are also responsible for building community partnerships, conducting needs assessments, and supporting inter-professional collaboration.

Job details

Position #: 129520 Union: SUN Facility: La Loche Health Centre City/Town: La Loche Department: Community Clinics & Programs Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Hours of Work: 112 shifts of 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: No Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures; building partnerships, completing community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner Education * Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) Licenses * Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) Competencies * Basic - Problem solving skills * Basic - Computer skills * Basic - Decision making skills * Basic - Communication skills * Basic - Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions * Ability to be flexible and willing to change Other Information * La Loche is located approximately 347 km north of Meadow Lake * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives 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 will manage and treat illnesses and stable chronic conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and prescribing pharmaceuticals. They are also responsible for building community partnerships, conducting needs assessments, and supporting inter-professional collaboration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) degree and possess at least five years of experience in the role. Additionally, an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate and registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan are required.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives
• Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Diagnostic testing
• Pharmaceutical prescription
• Clinical procedures
• Community needs assessment
• Inter-professional collaboration
• Problem solving
• Computer skills
• Decision making
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Cultural competency
• Chronic Diseases
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Needs Assessment
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Reconciliation
• Management
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
• Nursing
• Pharmaceuticals

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners

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