Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 001503
Expected Start Date: To be determined, Posted until filled.
Union: SUN
Facility: Lucky Lake Health Centre
City/Town: Lucky Lake
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 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: Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse 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 patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. 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. provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Multi-Site:

• Yes

Experience

• Three (3) years experience working as a Registered Nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be well organized and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

• Travel required
• Lucky Lake is located approximately 151 km south of Saskatoon
• Experience as RN (NP) in a Primary Health Care setting preferred
• For more information on the village of Lucky Lake please visit http://www.luckylake.ca/
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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.