Position #: 119829
Expected Start Date:
Union: SUN
Facility: Duck Lake Primary Health Care
City/Town: Duck Lake
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard 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
- Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)
Competencies
- Decision making skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
- Research skills
- Facilitation skills
- Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
- Knowledge of the population health approach and social determinants of health
- Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
- Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
- Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
- Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
- Demonstrates skills in safety initiatives and service innovation
- Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
- Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centred care
- Demonstrates leadership abilities
- Ability to evaluate data to problem-solve and lead to quality improvement
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Ability to follow safe work practices
- Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
- Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
- Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice
- Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Multisite position serving Rosthern Hospital & Primary Health Care
- Standby may be required.
- Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
- Rosthern is located approximately 68 km north of Saskatoon
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- For more information on the town of Rosthern please visit https://www.rosthern.com/
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.
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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.