Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Warman; On-site; CAD 52,590 - 62,910; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a full-time temporary Nurse Practitioner for Warman Primary Health Centre. The role involves providing comprehensive primary health care services including health promotion, disease prevention, and therapeutic interventions. Candidates must have a Master's in Nursing, three years of full-time nursing experience, and proficiency in several competencies such as advanced communication and leadership skills. This opportunity offers a chance to work within a diverse interdisciplinary team focused on holistic patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services to the community.
• Assess need for ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Work in conjunction with the client, family, and health providers.

Skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Advanced - Problem solving skills

Basic - Decision making skills

Advanced - Facilitation skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Advanced - Research skills

Advanced - Leadership skills

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Nursing diploma

Job description

Position #: 197148

Expected Start Date: TBD

Union: SUN

Facility: Warman Primary Health Centre

City/Town: Warman

Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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:

Provide primary health care services to the community, which includes health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and emergency services. Implement therapeutic interventions (including pharmacotheraputic) for chronic, stable and common conditions. Utilize and synthesize from multiple sources appropriate health assessment and differential diagnosis of client/patient status. Assess need for ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiology and ultrasound diagnostic tests. Work in conjunction with the client, family and health providers to develop and implement holistic treatment, interventions and support. Be part of a diverse interdisciplinary team working in the Warman/ Martensville area. May work with teams at other primary health centres. Provide educational support for students including nursing, medicine and other disciplines. Will support and participate in multi level chronic disease management strategies (individual, family and community). Assist individuals, families and communities to increase knowledge, control and influence of health determinants in the maintenance and improvement of their health status. Work with health care, community and intersectoral partners such as public health, Sask learning, department of community resources and employment. Support and assist in the development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models. Contribute to research activities.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

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

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in communication techniques and approaches
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred