Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 193408

Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton District Nursing Home

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: LTC-Nrsng Anderson Village

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner supports the mission, philosophy and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and is responsible for assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to the long term care residents and clients in the multipurpose beds of The Yorkton & District Nursing Home. This is done in collaboration with the family physicians, other health care providers, community organizations and programs and the resident and their family.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 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

• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Competencies

• Advanced - Analytical skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Facilitation skills
• Teaching skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Ability to make sound decisions on complex issues relating to chronic conditions
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Enhanced knowledge of clinical assessment
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) role
• Enhanced knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple health promotion strategies
• Knowledge of community resources

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 city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• 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.

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.

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.