Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Cumberland House; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Saskatchewan is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide evidence-based primary care and lead community health initiatives. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with at least three years of fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse. Strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills are essential. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and promoting health education. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this casual position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse.
• One year experience with community development/health promotion activities.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• One year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Blend in-depth nursing knowledge with the authority to order tests and prescribe treatments.
• Conduct needs assessments and support inter-professional collaboration.
• Provide clinical assessment and treatment strategies.

Skills

Decision making skills

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Master of Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate

Job description

Position #: 127848

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Cumberland House Health Centre

City/Town: Cumberland House

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit 1

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

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.

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
• One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Competencies

• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Cumberland House is located approximately 260 km east of Melfort
• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website
• Travel within the region and provincially