Nurse Practitioner (#129520)

HealthCareCAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for La Loche Health Centre in Saskatchewan. The role blends nursing knowledge with autonomy to order tests, prescribe meds, and perform procedures for illnesses and stable chronic conditions, in partnership with the community and inter-professional teams.

Requirements: five years NP experience, MN-NP, ACLS, CRNS registration. This full-time role offers competitive pay in the nurse practitioner pay band CAD 52.59–62.91 per

Qualifications

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS).
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Five years experience

Education

Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

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
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.

Experience

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner

Education

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

Licenses

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Basic – Problem solving 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

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.