Nurse Practitioner

Position #: V23991
Expected Start Date: To be determined. Open until filled.
Union: SUN
Facility: Grenfell Health Centre
City/Town: Grenfell
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days . [ Home Base is Indian Head]
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 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
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 year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion
• 3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.

Education

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

Other Education and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of community programs/services
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
• Knowledge in health services delivery in primary care and rural settings
• Ability to take initiative

Other Information

• One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• Indian Head is located approximately 70 km east of Regina
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Position is based in Indian Head.
• For more information on the town of Indian Head please visit https://townofindianhead.com/

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.