Nurse Practitioner

Position #:
Expected Start Date:  To be Determined 
Union: SUN
Facility: West Winds Primary Health Centre
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Bridge City Clinic - Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 28 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

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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