Nurse Practitioner

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Company: Healthcareersinsask.ca

Location: Saskatoon, SK S7H 5T5

Description:

Job Description

Position #: 152688

Expected Start Date: April 14, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: General Rehabilitation Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 21, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: REPORTING TO THE MANAGER OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, THE NURSE PRACTITIONER (RN(NP)): IS AN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS GAINED THROUGH ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. 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 FOR REHABILITATION PATIENTS. PRACTICES WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRIMARY CARE, HOLISM, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND DISEASE AND INJURY PREVENTION. 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. PROVIDES CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES THAT REFLECT IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CARE OF OLDER CHILD AND ADULT POPULATIONS. IMPLEMENTS CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES CONSISTENT WITH THE NEEDS OF OLDER CHILD AND ADULT POPULATIONS. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS TO REHABILITATION PATIENTS/FAMILIES AND STAFF. PARTICIPATES IN THE REHABILITATION SERVICE'S CONSULTATION SERVICE BY ASSISTING WITH CONSULTS.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience
  • Three (3) years experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a medical/surgical area

Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses
  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training
  • Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies
  • Advanced - Leadership skills
  • Basic - Research skills
  • Advanced - Problem solving skills
  • Advanced - Mediation skills
  • Advanced - Facilitation skills
  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to be flexible and willing to change
  • Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients

Other Information
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Travel required


About Us

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.

About the Team

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 Mtis People.

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

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