Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 177800

Expected Start Date:

Union: SUN

Facility: Watrous District Health Complex

City/Town: Watrous

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: This position encompasses a Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) NP that may work in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. This position is responsible for assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to patients. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based interventions, holism, health promotion, disease and injury prevention and the provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and acute and emergency services. The RN (NP) blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their 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 practice involves working within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures and building partnerships that support inter-professional collaboration.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care

Education

• Master's degree in nursing

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) training
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Basic - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Advanced - Research skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
• Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
• Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
• Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge in skin and wound care
• Excellent public relations skills
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Watrous is located approximately 117 km southeast of Saskatoon
• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website
• For more information on the town of Watrous please visit http://townofwatrous.com/