Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 167411

Expected Start Date: August 23, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Public Health Office - Saskatoon

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Health Bus

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health, the Nurse Practitioner will: provides clinical support related to high risk behaviours of population; provides chronic disease management and treatment of common medical problems for people who have significant barriers to accessing health care; supports referrals to other health services as needed. Work reflects understanding of determinants of health that influence health in the core neighborhoods. Works with Health Care, Community and Intersectoral partners such as Public Health and EMS department of Social Work to improve the health of citizens in Saskatoon core neighborhoods. Has an increased understanding and sensitivity to aboriginal culture and effects on health care delivery. Demonstrates capacity to engage people in health enhancing education, activities and services.

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area
• Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Basic - Facilitation skills
• Basic - Leadership skills
• Basic - Teaching skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to take initiative
• Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco
• Knowledge in assessment, treatment and education related to sexual health
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Knowledge of health needs of urban individuals, families and communities
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.  
• Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
• Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
• Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) role
•  Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
• Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community

Other Information

• 1st preference given to staff of fSaskatoon HR employees and its affiliates
• Provincial posting open to SUN members - SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred