Position #: 9002756
Expected Start Date: May 04, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Watrous District Health Complex
City/Town: Watrous
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: May 04, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Standby
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Primary Health Nurse Practitioner RN(NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy 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 primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Two years (2) full-time experience working in an advanced RN(NP) role
- Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion
- Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Competencies
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Research skills
- Basic - Communication skills to transfer knowled...
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