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
