Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9007051

Expected Start Date: TBD

Union: SUN

Facility: West Winds Primary Health Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Healthy & Home Program

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Cost:

• Yes

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Ability to adapt to ever changing environments 
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
• Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
• Ability to implement holistic, comprehensive care to individuals/groups/families
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
• Enhanced knowledge of clinical assessment
• Enhanced knowledge ofdiagnosis and treatment of common illnesses 
• Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
• Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.  
•  Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes

Other Information

• Community needs assessment/development and health promotion preferred
• Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience, is an asset
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.