Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 195876Expected Start Date:  To be determinedUnion: SUNFacility: Spiritwood and District Health ComplexCity/Town: SpiritwoodDepartment: Primary Care SitesType: CasualFTE: 0Hours of Work:  No guaranteed hours of work. Must be available for a minimum of 1 to 4 days per week. Must be available all shifts which include, short shifts, short notice calls, statutory or designated holidays.Relief: NoFloat: NoField Hours: NoSalary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910Travel Required: NoJob Description: In collaboration with physicians and the Primary Care Team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to several communities. This includes: health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and emergency services; collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects. The incumbent reports to the Director of Primary Care.Human Resources Exemption: NoEducationMaster of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)LicensesRegistered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))Valid Class 5 driver's licenseOther Education and TrainingBasic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge in research processes and program evaluationKnowledge in community development and facilitation strategiesKnowledge in conflict resolution techniquesKnowledge in principles/practices/concepts of primary health careOther InformationSpiritwood is located approximately 126 km west of Prince AlbertRegistered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)For more information on the town of Spiritwood please visit http://townofspiritwood.ca/