Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Position #: JS126708-2
Expected Start Date: December 02, 2024
Union: SUN
Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility
City/Town: Maple Creek
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: April 25, 2026
FTE: 0.21
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 6 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
Competencies
- Advanced - Problem solving skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Research skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Decision making skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge & skill in assessment, treatment & education related to sexual health
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
Other Information
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current
- For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Travel within the region and provincially
About Us
Additional Information
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.