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Nurse Practitioner

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January 15 2025
Expected expiry date: January 25 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 36204
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 01/15/2025, 07:18 AM
  • Locations Addictions Outreach Office
  • Apply Before 01/25/2025, 07:18 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 181960

Expected Start Date: February 03, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Addictions Outreach Office

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Connecting to Care

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 224 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: No

Job Description: The Mental Health and Addiction Service (MHAS) Community Outreach 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 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 and mental health and addictions care. The RN (NP) promotes holistic, promotion and prevention care with an understanding of the determinants of health. The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families and communities. This includes community needs assessment, supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 2 years FT recent experience as RN working with marginalized populations in MHAS
  • Three (3) full-time years of experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

  • Basic - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Critical thinking skills
  • Basic - Facilitation skills
  • Basic - Conflict resolution skills
  • Basic - Commitment to continuous learning through education programs.
  • Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
  • Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in wellness and holistic models of health care
  • Ability to be flexible and willing to change
  • Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
  • Knowledge in program development and implementation
  • Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
  • Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • 1st preference given to staff of fSaskatoon HR employees and its affiliates
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Provincial posting open to SUN members - SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
  • Practices within Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics

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.