Nurse Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Retention incentives

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Nipawin, SK, seeks a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for the Nipawin Hospital. The role is full-time regular (FTE 1) with standard hours, requiring collaboration with physicians to deliver primary health care across communities.

Responsibilities include health assessments, promotion, disease prevention and travel within the region. Registered/eligible with CRNS, BScN required, potential recruitment/retention incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
• CRNS registration eligibility required.
• BCLS certification.
• Multi-site Nipawin region eligibility to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services to communities in collaboration with physicians and health professionals.
• Conduct health assessments, health promotion, disease prevention and care.
• Collaborate with other professionals and refer as needed; may include regional travel.

Skills

Research skills

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Knowledge transfer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

BCLS Certification

CRNS eligibility/registration

Job description

Position #: 091796

Expected Start Date: To be decided. Open until filled.

Union: SUN

Facility: Nipawin Hospital

City/Town: Nipawin

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: In collaboration with the physicians and other health care professionals, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the communities. This includes health assessment, health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention and assessment, provision of supportive women's wellness, instructive treatment and emergency services. In collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluation projects. This position will include some travel within the region. Job description is available upon request.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Multi-Site:

• Yes

Other Education and Training

• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as an RN (NP) or RN (GNP)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Multi-Site Nipawin, Carrot River, Arborfield, Smeaton, and Cumberland House Area
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Travel within the region and provincially
• Travel required