Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9013535

Expected Start Date: TBD - Open Until Filled
Union: SUN

Facility: Meadow Primary Health Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shift of 8 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: No

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 care services to the community. 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 counselling and instruction in 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion
• 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Certification in recognized Primary Care NP equivalent program is acceptable
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates application of the nursing process
• Excellent management, leadership, organizational and decision making skills
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
• Knowledge of community programs/services
• Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
• Ability to take initiative
• Demonstrates ability to assess the community for primary care needs.
• Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)

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.

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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.

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.