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Job summary

The Primary Care Nurse provides a broad range of healthcare services to clients in communities lacking hospitals or resident physicians. They are responsible for the overall leadership of nursing services and engaging in community program consultation.

Job details

Position #: 074581 Union: SUN Facility: Pinehouse Health Centre City/Town: Pinehouse Lake Department: Primary Care Sites Type: Casual FTE: 0 Shift Information: Days, Standby Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse C $45.830 to $56.140 Travel Required: No Job Description: The Primary Care Nurse, AAP provides nursing services to clients in communities without hospitals or resident physicians but where physicians work within agreements with the employer to provide medical services on a regular, visiting basis. The RN, AAP provides a broad range of health care services for the client and the community. The RN, AAP is responsible for the overall leadership of nursing services. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Two (2) years nursing experience Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses * Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) * Valid Class 5 driver's license * Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS) * International Trauma Life Support Advanced Certificate (ITLS) * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to adapt to changing conditions * Ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families * Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to engage in community program consultation. * Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions Other Information * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * For more information on the village of Pinehouse Lake please visit http://www.pinehouselake.com/ * Registered/Eligible for registration with CRNS as an RN(AAP) * Pinehouse Lake is located approximately 348 km north of Prince Albert 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 Primary Care Nurse provides a broad range of healthcare services to clients in communities lacking hospitals or resident physicians. They are responsible for the overall leadership of nursing services and engaging in community program consultation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have at least two years of nursing experience. Required certifications include ACLS, PALS, ITLS, and BLS, along with a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives • Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing
• Primary care
• Leadership
• Advanced cardiac life support
• Pediatric advanced life support
• Trauma life support
• Basic life support
• Community program consultation
• Patient care
• Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
• Cultural competency
• Independent work
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Communication
• Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Primary Care
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses