Job Order Detail

Description

Competition #:    GO-00159255-2 Open Until Filled

Job Summary:
In collaboration with the physicians and other health care professionals, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the communities.  This includes health assessment, health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention and assessment, provision of supportive women's wellness, instructive treatment and emergency services.  In collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluation projects.  This position will include some travel within the region.  Job description is available upon request.

Experience:
- Two (2) - Three (3) years experience as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner

Qualifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)    
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Level C Health Care Provider (HCP) - Heart & Stroke
- Certificate in approved advanced clinical nursing course or equivalent
- Educated in a Nurse Practitioner program in a Canadian province/ territory
- Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner Program
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA) as an RN (NP)
- Valid Class 5 drivers license

Knowledge/Skills/& Abilities:    
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Text:
Experience in community needs assessment, community development, health promotion, adult education and public relation skills.