Job Description

Position # 178037

Expected Start Date: TBD

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: CDM - IBD&Rheum Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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: Yes

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

• Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area
• Experience as RN (NP) in a Primary Health Care setting preferred.
• Previous experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Facilitation skills
• Research skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Project management skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Teaching skills
• Organizational skills
• Advanced - Time management skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to apply research to nursing practice
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.