Position #: 9008111

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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: In collaboration with the health team, the primary health nurse will provide primary health services to the community. 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; initiating and participating in community development initiatives and participating in evaluative projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

• Yes

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
• One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• BLS for Healthcare Provider (Level C) - Heart and Stroke

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Listening skills 
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Decision making skills
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Multi-site - SW Medi Centre and Cabri

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.