Nurse Practitioner

Position #: V40848
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined.  Posted until filled
Union: SUN
Facility: Broadview Hospital
City/Town: Broadview
Department: Broadview Clinic. Home Base Broadview
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours in 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: Yes. Travel required to satellite clinics
Job Description: This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of 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.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• One (1) year community nursing experience
• Experience in a community rural setting
• Experience in community development and health promotion
• 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care

Education

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Advanced - Counseling skills
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
• Knowledge in applicable principles of nursing process and interventions
• Knowledge in wellness and holistic models of health care
• Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

• Ability to travel when required
• Broadview is located approximately 104 km southwest of Yorkton
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• For more information on the town of Broadview please visit http://broadview.ca/
• May be eligible for the Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000

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.