Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 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
: 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 for the Region.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion
- 2 - 3 years experience as a Primary Care Nurse or Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Three (3) years full time experience as a Registered Nurse
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
Licenses
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or other trauma assessment course desired
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in community development
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Works well as a team member & mentor, strong leadership & interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team
- Working knowledge in health promotion
- Working knowledge of community needs assessment
- Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- For more information on the town of Birch Hills please visit http://birchhills.ca/
- Birch Hills is located approximately 38 km southeast of Prince Albert
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare workplace. 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.