Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 205847
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined
Union: SUN
Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA
City/Town: Estevan
Department: Diabetic Nurse Educator
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
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: No
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
Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Registered Nurse

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Other Education and Training

• Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required

Competencies

• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• 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.