Nurse Practitioner

Position #: V35451
Expected Start Date: To be determined, Posted until filled
Union: SUN
Facility: Primary Health Care Services
City/Town: Regina
Department: Intermediate Care Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats
Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts
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:

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 care services to the community. 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. This is a community-based position therefore the incumbent is required to work at a high level of independent clinical practice

This position will be part of the Intermediate Care Services within the Primary Health Care Networks.  The goals for this service are: to provide the most at risk seniors with home based access to higher level health care providers, including MDs and NPs; to mitigate the risk for worsening health states and acute care episodes leading to ED visits and hospitalizations for at risk seniors; to reduce system pressures on acute care services, particularly EDs and hospitals; to provide cost effective and high quality health care using a patient centered and community based approach. Practitioners in this service are assigned to one of the Primary Health Care Networks and provide support to the interdisciplinary Primary Health Care team in client care provision.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is desired.
• Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program is required.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Possession of, and ability to maintain current registration as RN (NP) with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.
• Current BCLS certification.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse in primary care, public health or acute care.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year recent experience in community needs assessment, community development and health promotion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) role. Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs and resources. Knowledge of health promotion and population health principles and concepts. Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments. Demonstrates ability to assess the community for primary health care needs. Demonstrates ability to recognize the need for holistic care to individuals, groups, families and the community. Demonstrates responsible decision making ability through the application of critical thinking. Demonstrates effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. Demonstrates organizational capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments, projects and deadlines. Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians. Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction. Demonstrates teaching, educational and facilitation skills. Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change. Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care. Strong assessment and counseling skills. Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process

Other Information

• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver's license. Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• This is a community based position providing services in clinic and home settings.  Travel required to various community sites within the Primary Health Care Networks (Regina).  Home base for this position is:  Wascana Rehabilitation Centre 2180 - 23rd Avenue
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

About Us

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.