Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9008111
Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled
Union: SUN
Facility: Swift Current Community Services
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: In collaboration with the health team, the primary health nurse will provide primary health services to the community. This includes: health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and emergency services; collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; initiating and participating in community development initiatives and participating in evaluative projects.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Multi-Site:

• Yes

Experience

• One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion
• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• BLS for Healthcare Provider (Level C) - Heart and Stroke

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Decision making skills
• Leadership skills
• Listening skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Multi-site - SW Medi Centre and Cabri

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.