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Position #: 9010201
Expected Start Date: TBD
Union: SUN
Facility: Our Neighbourhood Health Centre
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Health Bus
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
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

Multi-Facility:  Yes

Experience

• Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area
• 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 Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• 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)
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• 1st preference given to staff of fSaskatoon HR employees and its affiliates
• Vehicle is required and a car allowance will be provided
• This position will include the Health Bus & work in the core neighbourhoods
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/