Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 193408Expected Start Date: Posted until filledUnion: SUNFacility: Yorkton District Nursing HomeCity/Town: YorktonDepartment: LTC-Nrsng Anderson VillageType: Full-time regularFTE: 1Shift Information: DaysHours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeksRelief: NoFloat: NoField Hours: NoSalary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910Travel Required: NoJob Description: The Nurse Practitioner supports the mission, philosophy and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and is responsible for assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to the long term care residents and clients in the multipurpose beds of The Yorkton & District Nursing Home. This is done in collaboration with the family physicians, other health care providers, community organizations and programs and the resident and their family.Human Resources Exemption: NoExperience3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute careEducationBachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)LicensesValid Class 5 driver's licenseOther Education and TrainingMaster of Nurse Practitioner is acceptableNursing diploma is acceptableBasic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)CompetenciesTeaching skillsAdvanced - Analytical skillsAdvanced - Decision making skillsFacilitation skillsKnowledge and AbilitiesDemonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) roleDemonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessmentsDemonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrates knowledge of multiple health promotion strategiesKnowledge of community resourcesAbility to work independently and in collaboration with others as requiredAbility to make sound decisions on complex issues relating to chronic conditionsAbility to be self directed and work relatively independentlyAbility to adapt to and implement changeEnhanced knowledge of clinical assessmentEnhanced knowledge ofdiagnosis and treatment of common illnesses Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of careOther InformationMay be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention IncentivesFor more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)