Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 181640

Union: SUN

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work

149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band

Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: No

Job Description

Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse 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 patients. Position 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 populations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS) Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Competencies Advanced - Organizational skills Advanced - Decision making skills Advanced - Leadership skills Advanced - Interpersonal skills Advanced - Communication skills Advanced - Critical thinking skills Advanced - Public relations skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to provide holistic care to individuals, families & the community Demonstrate ability to use various clinical and diagnostic machines Excellent public relations skills Ability to take initiative Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change Knowledge in critical thinking processes Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity Demonstrate ability to use computers and associated equipment Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques Other Information May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP) La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert May be eligible for the Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000