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Nurse Practitioner

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November 5 2024
Expected expiry date: November 15 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 24255
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 11/04/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations West Winds Primary Health Centre
  • Apply Before 11/15/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 198656

Expected Start Date: November 25, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: West Winds Primary Health Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 28, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 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: The Primary Health 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 and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The RN(NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

  • Yes

Experience

  • Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

  • Advanced - Decision making skills
  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Basic - Project management skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced - Leadership skills
  • Basic - Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to take initiative
  • Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Knowledge in health needs of individuals living with COPD and chronic conditions
  • Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
  • Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
  • Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
  • Knowledge in research and program evaluation protocols
  • Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
  • Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Other Information

  • 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 year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred
  • Travel within the region and provincially

About Us

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.