Nurse Practictioner

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00759261
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Nurse Practitioner
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• Primary Health - Strasbourg
• Department:
• Strasbourg PHC
• Employment Type:
• Permanent
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• April 25, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 7, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
  In a 6 week rotation: 28 shifts of 8.00 hours
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $52.590 to $62.910 (6 step range)
• Union:
• SUN

The Primary Health Nurse Practitioner RN (NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner 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. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) as an RN (NP)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

• Communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills

• Field hours
• 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.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred. Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a primary health setting preferred. Two years (2) fulltime experience working in an advanced RN(NP) role including community needs assessment, community development, and health promotion is preferred. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. 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.
Geographic Location: Home Base Strasbourg
Expected Start Date: May 6, 2024
FTE®: 1.00