NURSE PRACTITIONER

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00716678-26
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Nurse Practitioner
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• TATAGWA VIEW
• Department:
• NURSING ADMIN.
• Employment Type:
• Permanent
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• April 23, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 10, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days
  224.00 hours per 6 week rotation: 28 shifts of 8.00 hours
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $52.590 to $62.910 (6 step range)
• Union:
• SUN

The Nurse Practitioner RN (NP) blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence based care, health promotion and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with residents, families and other disciplines. This includes resident assessments, supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvement. The LTC NP reports directly to the Nurse Manager of Tatagwa View. The NP will work to full scope of practice of an RN (NP) and promotes quality health care outcomes and standards to ensure that residents of Tatagwa View receive a high standard of care.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner Masters Program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) as an RN (NP)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

• Ability to apply research to nursing practice
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships and communication with other health care professionals
• Ability to lead best practice
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic and therapeutic intervention skills working to the scope of practice of the RN(NP) role.
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Critical thinking and accurate interpretation of complex information from a variety of sources, including client data, environmental factors, test results, nursing assessment indicators required for safe and effective client care
• Demonstrated clinical competency including critical thinking skills and confidence to work autonomously.
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills

Will provide visiting services to sites within the service area. The service area is subject to change. Recruitment Incentives may be available to the succesful applicant. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: May 17, 2024
FTE®: 1.00