Nurse B - Registered Nurse
About The Position
Reporting to the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse is an integral member of the PHC team, providing and coordinating initial, continuing, and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC site. The PHC Nurse promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. The PHC Nurse works alongside physicians, clinic staff, and other health care professionals to promote quality health care outcomes, while working with established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. PHC Nurse initiates and/or participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site. The PHC Nurse works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on competent assessment knowledge and skills. The PHC Nurse plays a key role in quality improvement in the function of the clinic, primary health supports offered in the community and supports linkages between primary and secondary health care. 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. 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.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of recent nursing experience in a clinic-based setting required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Organizational skills
- Facilitation skills
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated clinical competency
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
- Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
- Knowledge and application of quality improvement principles, tools, and outcomes
- Ability to act independently/work independently/make decisions autonomously
- Demonstrated understanding of the prevention and management of chronic diseases
- Knowledge in various diagnostic for cardiopulmonary disease and/or diabetes
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Systems thinking approach to health care delivery
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
- Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Knowledge in time management
- Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
- Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing
Nice To Haves
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Experience in case management is an asset
- Experience in a community-based setting (Public Health, Home Care) is an asset.
- Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
Responsibilities
- Providing and coordinating initial, continuing, and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC site.
- Promoting quality health care outcomes working within established standards.
- Initiating and/or participating in community development initiatives.
- Participating in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site.
- Playing a key role in quality improvement in the function of the clinic.
- Supporting primary health supports offered in the community.
- Supporting linkages between primary and secondary health care.
Benefits
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
