Nurse Practitioner

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Moose Jaw, SK

21d • CA$53 - CA$63 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access)
• Superior interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Ability to be proactive and creative in decision making
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Nice To Haves

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Responsibilities

• Order diagnostic tests
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals
• Perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients
• Practice within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention
• Build partnerships with individuals, families, and communities
• Conduct community needs assessments
• Support inter-professional collaboration
• Participate in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects
• Provide clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior