Jobs in Swift Current, SK

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health services including health promotion, disease prevention, and emergency care in collaboration with a health team. They are also responsible for participating in community development initiatives and evaluative projects.

Job details

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 * One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion * Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse 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 * Critical thinking skills * High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues * Decision making skills * Leadership skills * Listening skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community * Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills * Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care * Highly developed written and oral communication skills * Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change. Other Information * For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/ * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP) * 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.

What you’ll do

The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health services including health promotion, disease prevention, and emergency care in collaboration with a health team. They are also responsible for participating in community development initiatives and evaluative projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree and have three years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse. Additionally, one year of experience in community needs assessment or health promotion is required along with a valid driver's license and BLS certification.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives
• Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Injury Prevention · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Community development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Primary health services
• Health promotion
• Disease prevention
• Injury prevention
• Emergency services
• Community development
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making
• Leadership
• Listening
• Holistic care
• Independent judgment
• Organizational skills
• Empathy
• Communication
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Needs Assessment
• Injury Prevention
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Decision Making
• Community Development
• Critical Thinking
• Health Promotion
• Holistic Health
• Interpersonal Communications
• Listening Skills
• Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
• Nursing
• Primary Care
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners