Role overview

Description

Position #: 9012273

Expected Start Date:To be determined. Open until filled.

Union:SUN

Facility:Addictions Treatment Centre - Regina

City/Town:Regina

Department:Virtual Access to Addictions Medicine Clinic (VAAM)

Type:Relief x 1 (No guaranteed hours)

FTE:0

Shift Information:Days, Evenings, Weekends and Stats

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of work:Standard hours

Salary or Pay Band:Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required:No

Job Description:This position works as part of an interdisciplinary Mental Health and Addiction Services. Under the direction of the Mental Health and Addiction Services Manager; the Nurse Practitioner will provide Mental Health and Addiction services to the community of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs. This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals as required.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Education

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Experience

3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care
One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
Demonstrates ability to assess the community for primary care needs
Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process

Other Education & Training

Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
Willing to become certified in Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) upon position start

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Possession of, and ability to maintain current registration as RN (NP) with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
Requires a valid driver’s license. May require access to a vehicle for work.
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