Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9002042

Expected Start Date: January 20, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: West Winds Primary Health Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Bridge City Clinic - Primary Care Sites

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.75

Hours of Work: 2 shifts of 4 hours and 20 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Decision making skills
• Research skills
• Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in communication techniques and approaches
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Travel within the region and provincially