Nurse Practitioner

Position: Nurse Practitioner Casual Call-in
Expected Start Date: immediate
Union: CUPE
Facility: Saskatoon Community Clinic
City/Town: Saskatoon
Type: Casual
Shift Information: Minimum of 3 hours when called in/scheduled. Up to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. All clinic sites.  Shifts will be scheduled between Monday to Sunday.  This position is available specifically to provide extended hours (evening and weekend services) as well as supporting SWITCH. The successful applicants would primarily work out of our Westside location as part of the Connected Community Care Phase II strategy, an initiative focused on reducing the reliance on emergency department visits, and establishing a more robust interdisciplinary primary health care team with our partner organizations (Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatoon Tribal Council, & Central Urban Métis Federation).  
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions
Job Description:

Provides ongoing comprehensive primary health care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary health team to clients of all ages.

Practices within the scope of practice according to the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Practice Standards, including: diagnosis, counselling, screening, referral, education, treatment and follow-up in the clinic setting and in the community.
Travel Required: Yes No
Human Resources Exemption: Yes No
Experience: Minimum three years’ full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.

Education Licenses: Must be registered with or eligible for registration with SRNA as Nurse Practitioner. 

Other Education and Training:

Experience as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in a clinical setting would be considered an asset. 

• Level C, Basic Cardiac Life Support.


• Strong assessment, teaching, counseling and communication skills. 


• Able to work independently, as well as, work as a team member.


• Must have an understanding of the social determinants of health.


• Knowledge and compatibility with CHSA policy.


• Must be bondable.


• Experience working within community-based health/social service organization. 


• Experience with psychotherapeutic treatment.


• Be a champion of patient and family centred care, including: being sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, and particularly for the traditional care needs of those patients of First Nations or Métis ancestry, patient advocacy and social justice concerns. 


• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain strong interpersonal and collaborative relationships.


• Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position.

Other Information:

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing for Administrative functions AND Medical Director for Clinical responsibilities. 

Email:  jobs@communityclinic.ca

Mail:  Human Resources Department, 455 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C2 

Saskatoon Community Clinic is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People of aboriginal ancestry, people with disabilities and/or visible minorities are invited to identify themselves on application.  We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.