Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Ile-à-la-Crosse; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Saskatchewan is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to manage and treat illnesses with a blend of nursing expertise and legal authority. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of nursing experience and a Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary within the pay band of $52.590 to $62.910, along with potential recruitment incentives for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Potential Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).

Responsibilities

• Blend nursing knowledge with legal authority to manage illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Support inter-professional collaboration and continuous improvements.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Assessment knowledge

Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Job description

Position #: 098177

Union: SUN

Facility: St. Joseph's Health Centre

City/Town: Ile-a-la-Crosse

Department: Community Clinics & Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Standby

Hours of Work: 112 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: The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of illnesses and stable chronic conditions. 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

Experience

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner

Education

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

Licenses

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Assessment knowledge
• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the village of Ile-a-la-Crosse please visit https://sakitawak.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Ile-a-la-Crosse is located approximately 220 km north of Meadow Lake
• May be eligible for the Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000