Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 201831

Expected Start Date:

Union: SUN

Facility: Macklin Medical Clinic

City/Town: Macklin

Department: Primary Care Sites - Nurse Practitioner

Type: Casual

FTE: 0.25

Shift Information: Days

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: Yes

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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

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 Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)