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Nurse Practitioner

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December 23 2024
Expected expiry date: January 2 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing
Maple Creek, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 32936
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 12/22/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Southwest Integrated Health Facility
  • Apply Before 01/02/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 205855

Expected Start Date: January 22, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 22, 2026

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: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health Care, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community, which includes health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive and instructive treatment, and emergency services. Perform health care management, pharmacotherapeutics and therapeutic interventions. Utilize and synthesize from multiple sources appropriate health assessment and differential diagnosis of client/patient status. Assess need for ordering an 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, including prenatal support for at risk youth. Facilitate a case management model of clinical care. Assist individuals, families and communities to increase their knowledge, control and influence of health determinants in the maintenance and improvement of their health status. Work with health care, community and intersectoral partners to improve the health of at risk youth. Support and assist in the development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Experience in community development and health promotion

Education

  • Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
  • Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
  • Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
  • Knowledge & skill in assessment, treatment & education related to sexual health

Other Information

  • Travel within the region and provincially
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
  • For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
  • Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current

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.