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Nurse Practitioner

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November 21 2024
Expected expiry date: December 1 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Population Health,
Weyburn, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 27350
  • Job Category Public Health Services
  • Posting Date 11/20/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Weyburn Primary Health Care
  • Apply Before 12/01/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 205849

Expected Start Date: December 03, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Primary Health Care

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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: In collaboration with the Primary Health Care Teams, physicians and health care provider team members, the Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) will provide Primary Health Care (PHC) services to assigned populations which may include: urban populations, visiting services to rural communities, and/or priority populations (e.g. newcomers, teens, residents in long term care facilities) as determined by community and program needs. Depending on community and team requirements, the position may include first on-call support. As the PHC Team evolves, and based on needs of the population, the position may be required to provide new practices such as nurse led extended hour clinic services and/or first on-call support. Primary Health Care services include: health assessment, health promotion and education, disease and injury prevention and assessment, treatment interventions; collaboration with, and referral to, other health care providers; participation in Lean, patient safety, community development, clinical practice redesign, quality improvement, and evaluation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion
  • Three (3) years nursing experience
  • Experience as RN (NP) in a Primary Health Care setting preferred.

Education

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

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Certification in recognized Primary Care NP equivalent program is acceptable
  • Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

  • Intermediate - Leadership skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Advanced - Decision making skills
  • Basic - Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
  • Variety of computer programs
  • Advanced - Facilitation skills
  • Advanced - Research skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
  • Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
  • Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
  • Ability to competently use computers and software applications
  • Knowledge in community development
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Other Information

  • The service area is subject to change.
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
  • Will provide visiting services to sites within the service area.
  • For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/

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.