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Nurse Practitioner

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November 22 2024
Expected expiry date: December 1 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing
Meadow Lake, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 27741
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 11/22/2024, 01:22 PM
  • Locations Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre
  • Apply Before 12/01/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 205853

Expected Start Date: December 04, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre

City/Town: Meadow Lake

Department: Primary Care Site - PHC Meadow Lake Professional Staff

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 28 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: 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

Experience

  • Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
  • One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable
  • Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
  • Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Other Information

  • One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
  • Travel within the region and provincially
  • For more information on the city of Meadow Lake please visit https://www.meadowlake.ca/
  • Travel required
  • May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.