Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9014607

Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Prairie North Plaza

City/Town: Lloydminster

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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 Nurse Practitioner (NP) role provides autonomous, evidence-informed care across continuing care, long-term care, primary health care, acute care, urgent care, and emergency settings. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. Practicing within Saskatchewan Health Authority policies, CRNS standards, and legislated NP scope, the NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, prescribes, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs authorized procedures, and evaluates care for clients with common acute illnesses, stable chronic conditions, urgent and emergent needs, and health promotion priorities as the most responsible provider (MRP). The NP works collaboratively with clients, families, physicians, multi-disciplinary teams, community partners, and managers to support safe, person-centred, culturally responsive, and coordinated care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three (3) years nursing experience
• One (1) year community nursing experience

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of social determinants/resource evaluation for assessment/mngment plan
• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge in disease and injury prevention, health protection and harm reduction
• Adaptability for competing/changing patient priorities, situations, environment
• Knowledge in wellness and holistic models of health care
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support staff in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Ability to take initiative
• Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education
• Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
• Ability to apply evidence-based decision making
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Knowledgeable a trauma informed approach to patient and family care
• Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
• Knowledge in significance of quality improvement
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
• Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice
• Ability to work autonomously with high levels of responsibility & accountability
• Ability to practice autonomously within NP scope, legislation, CRNS standards
• Working knowledge in health promotion

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Travel within the region and provincially
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• Standby may be required.
• For more information on the city of Lloydminster please visit https://www.lloydminster.ca/
• Multisite position serving Lloydminster Hospital and Prairie North Health Centre
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.

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.