Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 188284
Expected Start Date: TBD
Union: SUN
Facility: Idylwyld Centre
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Intermediate Care Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Home Care Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner RN(NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the 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 RN(NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Three (3) years nursing experience

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Gerontology certificate is acceptable
• CNA certificate in clinical practice area is an asset

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
• Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• Knowledge in communication strategy, methods and tools
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Travel required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred

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.