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The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary health care services, including clinical assessment, diagnostic testing, and pharmaceutical prescribing within an interdisciplinary team. They promote health and disease prevention while managing acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions for diverse populations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree and possess at least three years of recent nursing experience, including two years in an advanced practice role. Required certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and CPR Level C, along with registration eligibility with the CRNS.
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Job description
Position #: 185008
Expected Start Date
To Be Decided. Posting Until Filled.
Union: SUN
Facility
Yorkton Community Services - Broadway St W
City/Town: Yorkton
Department: Needle Exchange
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band
Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: No
Job Description
The Primary Health Care Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner [RN (NP)] reports directly to the Primary Health Care Manager.
This position will also have reporting responsibilities to other managers in the Primary Health Care portfolio and/or to managers of facilities that they provide services in.
Accountability will be maintained through a close working relationship with the Primary Health Care Leadership team.
The Primary Health Care RN (NP) works within the full scope of practice of a RN (NP) and promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care.
As a member of an interdisciplinary, Primary Health Care Services team, the RN (NP) promotes and integrates the goals and principles of primary health care into daily work.
This will be done in accordance with the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s mission statement, philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of the RN (NP) professional association.
The incumbent is responsible and accountable at all times for their personal practice.
No
Benefits
Recruitment incentives
Retention incentives
Human Resources Exemption:
Education
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
Experience
Inpatient services and/or harm reduction setting is required
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time recent nursing experience
Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area
Knowledge and abilities
Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments Knowledge in time management
Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
Knowledge in HIV, Hep C and addiction recovery
Ability to implement holistic, comprehensive care to individuals/groups/families
Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
Knowledge in unique issues of HIV/STD and hepatitis
Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
Other education and training
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
Current CPR Level C
Other Information
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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.
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.
