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Nurse Practitioner

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February 25 2025
Expected expiry date: March 7 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing
Kamsack, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 27971
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 02/25/2025, 08:17 AM
  • Locations Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home
  • Apply Before 03/07/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 152094

Expected Start Date: March 10, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. Practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects. provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • BLS for Healthcare Provider (Level C) - Heart and Stroke

Competencies

  • Leadership skills
  • Capability to engage others: Communicate effectively
  • Teaching skills
  • Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Knowledge in health determinants and primary care principles
  • Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
  • Demonstrates knowledge of multiple health promotion strategies
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
  • Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
  • Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
  • Knowledge in health status of population and inequities in health
  • Knowledge of acute, chronic, rehabilitation and palliative health conditions
  • Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
  • Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
  • Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Knowledge in disease and injury prevention, health protection and harm reduction

Other Information

  • Previous experience in formal clinical practice related teaching and mentoring preferred
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
  • For more information on the town of Kamsack please visit http://www.kamsack.ca/
  • Kamsack is located approximately 83 km northeast of Yorkton

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.