Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare services across various settings including acute, long-term, and primary care. They utilize their autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and manage both acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions.

Job details

Position #: 177800 Expected Start Date: TBD Union: SUN Facility: Watrous District Health Complex City/Town: Watrous Department: Primary Care Sites Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Evenings Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: This position encompasses a Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) NP that may work in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. This position is responsible for assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to patients. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based interventions, holism, health promotion, disease and injury prevention and the provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and acute and emergency services. The RN (NP) 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 common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures and building partnerships that support inter-professional collaboration. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care Education * Master's degree in nursing Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training * Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS) * Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) * Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS) * Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) training Competencies * Advanced - Leadership skills * Advanced - Research skills * Advanced - Organizational skills * Advanced - Facilitation skills * Basic - Decision making skills * Advanced - Communication skills * Advanced - Problem solving skills * Basic - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions * Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups * Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians * Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills * Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills * Knowledge in skin and wound care * Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role * Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking * Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction * Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills * Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion * Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process * Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs * Excellent public relations skills * Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions * Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments * Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care * Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques * Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources * Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change * Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments. Other Information * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * NP services will be provided in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room. * May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website * Watrous is located approximately 117 km southeast of Saskatoon * For more information on the town of Watrous please visit http://townofwatrous.com/ * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP) * Travel within Saskatchewan 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 is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare services across various settings including acute, long-term, and primary care. They utilize their autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and manage both acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing and have at least 3 years of RN experience in emergency, acute, or primary care. Required certifications include PALS, ACLS, BLS, BCLS, and CTAS training, along with registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentives
• Retention Incentives

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Research
• Organizational Skills
• Facilitation
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Holistic Care
• Patient Assessment
• Counselling
• Skin and Wound Care
• Critical Thinking
• Population Health Promotion
• Inter-professional Collaboration
• Public Relations
• Education Delivery

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

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