NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Description

This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of the Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health services to the community of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs. This includes: health promotion and protection; first-line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counseling and instruction in the management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals as required.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is desired.
• Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program is required.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan.
• Possession of, and ability to maintain current registration as RN(NP) with College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certification.
• Current certification in ITLS and PALS.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse in primary care, acute, or emergency care. Minimum of one (1) year experience in community needs assessment, community development, and health promotion. Previous experience working within a community setting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
• Demonstrates ability to assess the community for primary care needs.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize the need for holistic care to individuals, groups, families, and the community.
• Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction.
• Demonstrates effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Demonstrates empathy, trust, and respect in the provision of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources.
• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making ability through the application of critical thinking.
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
• Knowledge of current Aboriginal health issues.
• Knowledge of health promotion and population health principles and concepts.

Other Information

External applicants applying to the Saskatchewan Health Authority are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.

Position is based in Raymore.

Possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.

Proof of Vaccination will be required prior to the offer of employment.

Additional Information

Geographic Location: RAYMORE - TQ PHC (SILVER HEIGHTS S.C.H.)

Expected Start Date: May 13, 2024

Expected Up To Date: November 4, 2024

FTE®: 1.00