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