Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 127848 Expected Start Date: To be determined Union: SUN Facility: Cumberland House Health Centre City/Town: Cumberland House Department: Integrated Nursing Unit 1 Type: Casual FTE: 0 Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910 Travel Required: No Human Resources Exemption: No Job Description 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. Experience Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization Competencies Advanced - Decision making skills Advanced - Facilitation skills Advanced - Organizational skills Advanced - Leadership skills Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills Advanced - Research skills Advanced - Problem solving skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs Other Information Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred Cumberland House is located approximately 260 km east of Melfort May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website Travel within the region and provincially #J-18808-Ljbffr