Nurse C - Primary Care Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Buffalo Narrows; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks an RN with AAP licensure for the Buffalo Narrows Health Centre. You will diagnose and treat limited common medical disorders, working within nursing program objectives and policies.

Join a primary care team, build partnerships, support inter-professional collaboration, and contribute to continuous improvement projects in a field hours setting.

Qualifications

• RN with AAP licensure and Saskatchewan registration.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
• ACLS/PALS/TNCC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat within Additional Authorized Practice guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve community care.
• Follow clinical decision tools and nursing program policies.
• Engage in community needs assessments and quality improvements.

Skills

Decision making

Assessment skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Job description

Position #: 205887

Expected Start Date: TBD

Union: SUN

Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre

City/Town: Buffalo Narrows

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse C $45.830 to $56.140

Travel Required: No

Job Description: We are currently looking for RN (AAP) licensure holding Primary Care Nurse with demonstrated ability to apply Additional Authorized Practice standards & competencies to diagnose & treat Limited Common Medical Disorders as identified in the Clinical Decision Tools. The practice involves working within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures; building partnerships, completing community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Assessment skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Other Information

• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/
• Registered/Eligible for registration with CRNS as an RN(AAP)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives