Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; La Loche; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in La Loche is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a full-time role. The position involves managing the treatment of illnesses and supporting inter-professional collaboration. Candidates must have a Master of Nursing (MN-NP) degree and five years of experience. Additionally, a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate is required. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to community health in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Potential Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Qualifications

• Five (5) years 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.
• Order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform procedures.
• Build partnerships and support inter-professional collaboration.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Computer skills

Decision making skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Job description

Position Information

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

Human Resources Exemption: 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.

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