Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 167410

Expected Start Date: April 29, 2025

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: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Provincial posting open to SUN members - SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
• 1st preference given to staff of fSaskatoon HR employees and its affiliates
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• 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)
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred