Job Description

Position # V40190

Expected Start Date: TBD - Open Until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: MAID

City/Town: Regina

Department: Case Management - MAID

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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

The 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 to support the full range of options for end of life care including medical assistance in dying. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based end of life care. The Nurse Practitioner supports patients and their families in the request for patients to receive medical assistance in dying and coordinates a seamless patient journey. Promotes and supports the Saskatchewan Health Authority vision for patient centered care. The RN (NP) collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and liaises with health professionals and agencies throughout the organization (province) to facilitate high quality care for the patient and family seeking this service. The RN (NP) plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates both public and health professional awareness and educational activities related to medical assistance in dying. The position is primarily located in Regina and responds to needs in all health facilities and dwellings within neighbouring urban and rural areas.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 yrs experience in Palliative Care (combo of acute and community preferred)

Education

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Some knowledge and practical application of central line access
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Proficient in peripheral access

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel within the region and provincially
• Access to a reliable vehicle

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.