Salary or Pay Band: $52.590 to $62.910
May be eligible for Recruitment Incentives & Relocation Assistance up to $24,000
Defined-benefit Pension Plan
Paid Annual Vacation
MyWellbeing Program – resiliency resources, mental health & family supports
Extended Health and Dental Plan
Check out the Saskatchewan Health Authority website for more information on benefits and incentives available.
Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through advanced academic preparation and experience. The Nurse Practitioner practices by blending an in-depth knowledge of advanced nursing practice with the legal authority and autonomy as outlined in legislation, regulation, CRNS Bylaws, regulatory requirements, and best practices. The Nurse Practitioner will provide care and services at the Urgent Care Centre within their full scope of practice and competencies for clients both independently and collaboratively with a physician(s) and the healthcare team. As health care professionals, they participate in self and peer review to evaluate the outcome of their services at the patient, community, and population level.
Experience
- 1 year full time experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
- 3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.
Education
- Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- or Post-Graduate Practitioner Certificate is required
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))
Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
Competencies
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Ability to take initiative
- Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
- Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
- Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and traditions
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
- Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
- Knowledge in health education and its relationship to health status
- Demonstrates ability to assess the community for primary care needs.
- Knowledge in evaluating and leading process improvement projects
- Knowledge in applicable best practices and principles for the clinical area
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Previous experience working w/i community setting w/ Indigenous clients an asset
Licensed Practical Nurses working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority are unionized employees and are members of one of the following unions based on work location:
- Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU-West)
- Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU)
Healthy People, Healthy Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority works in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.