Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9014056

Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled.

Union: SUN

Facility: Kipling Primary Health Care

City/Town: Kipling

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field 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

Multi-site:

• Yes

Experience

• Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care

Education

• Master's degree in nursing

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) training
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge in wellness and holistic models of health care
• Demonstrates skills in safety initiatives and service innovation
• Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
• Knowledge in significance of quality improvement
• Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education
• Working knowledge in health promotion
• Knowledge in consultation
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
• Ability to apply evidence-based decision making
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in disease and injury prevention, health protection and harm reduction
• Knowledgeable a trauma informed approach to patient and family care
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Ability to work autonomously with high levels of responsibility & accountability
• Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice
• Ability to take initiative
• Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
• Knowledge of social determinants/resource evaluation for assessment/mngment plan
• Adaptability for competing/changing patient priorities, situations, environment
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support staff in a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Ability to practice autonomously within NP scope, legislation, CRNS standards
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 
• Integrates clinical knowledge/experience to support electronic documentation
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce

Other Information

• Kipling is located approximately 138 km north of Estevan
• Standby may be required.
• Travel required to provide services within the area
• Multisite position serving Kipling Integrated Health Centre & PHC
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the town of Kipling please visit https://townofkipling.ca/

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.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

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.