Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; La Loche; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in La Loche is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to blend advanced nursing knowledge with autonomy to order tests, prescribe medications and perform procedures for care of illnesses and stable chronic conditions.

The role emphasizes collaboration within the nursing program, community partnerships and ongoing quality improvements in a rural health setting.

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) required.
• Five years experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Registered or eligible with CRNS (Saskatchewan).
• ACLS certification expected.

Responsibilities

• Order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform NP procedures for illness and stable chronic conditions.
• Collaborate within nursing programs, policies and inter-professional teams.
• Support community partnerships and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Job description

Position #

129520

Union

SUN

Facility

La Loche Health Centre

City/Town

La Loche

Department

Community Clinics & Programs

Type

Full-time regular

FTE

1

Hours of Work

112 shifts of 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)

Competencies

• Basic - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

• La Loche is located approximately 347 km north of Meadow Lake
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives