Posted on March 27, 2024
Open to inquiries
Dates:
From 2024-03-27
Job Description
REPORTING TO THE MANAGER OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, THE NURSE PRACTITIONER (RN(NP)): IS AN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS GAINED THROUGH ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. 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 FOR REHABILITATION PATIENTS. 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 OF OLDER CHILD AND ADULT POPULATIONS. IMPLEMENTS CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES CONSISTENT WITH THE NEEDS OF OLDER CHILD AND ADULT POPULATIONS. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS TO REHABILITATION PATIENTS/FAMILIES AND STAFF. PARTICIPATES IN THE REHABILITATION SERVICE'S CONSULTATION SERVICE BY ASSISTING WITH CONSULTS.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Experience
A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a Nurse Practitioner role within a medical-surgical area.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Other Information
NOTE: This is a Provincial Posting and is open to all SUN members within the bargaining unit as per Articles 27.02 and 27.05 of the SUN Collective Bargaining Agreement. First preference will be given to employees of the SKHA (Saskatoon) and its affiliated agencies.
Additional Information
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: April 1, 2024
FTE®: 0.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.
Start Date
Compensation Expectation
Patient Care hours (Weekly)
Patient Volume
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