Nurse Practitioner

Position #: V45986

Expected Start Date: TBD - Open Until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Surgical Assessment Centre - Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Pre-Admission Surgical Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 8 Hours shift

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: Under the direction of the Pre-Admission Clinic Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide pre-operative assessment services to surgical care patients in the Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC). The Pre-Admission Clinic ensures patients are fully prepared for surgery in terms of patient optimization, appropriate pre-operative testing and intervention, and education surrounding what to expect before and after surgery. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for surgical care patients both independently and collaboratively with Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine, depending upon the complexity of patient needs. This includes: diagnosis, assessment, intervention and follow up for pre-operative patients.

Human Resources Exemption: No

License

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Competencies

• Assessment skills - Advanced
• Computer skills - Basic
• Demonstrate Leadership and organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
• Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Other Education and Training

• Certification in recognized Primary Care NP equivalent program is acceptable

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Previous experience in surgical nursing is an asset
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)