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Description

Duties:

Provides ongoing comprehensive primary health care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary health team to clients of all ages.

Practices within the scope of practice according to the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Practice Standards, including: diagnosis, counselling, screening, referral, education, treatment and follow-up in the clinic setting and in the community.

Qualifications:

Must be registered with or eligible for registration with SRNA as Nurse Practitioner.

Minimum three years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.

Experience as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in a clinical setting would be considered an asset.

Level C, Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Strong assessment, teaching, counseling and communication skills.

Able to work independently, as well as, work as a team member.

Must have an understanding of the social determinants of health.

Knowledge and compatibility with CHSA policy.

Must be bondable.

Experience working within community-based health/social service organization.

Experience with psychotherapeutic treatment.

Be a champion of patient and family centred care, including: being sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, and particularly for the traditional care needs of those patients of First Nations or Metis ancestry, patient advocacy and social justice concerns.

Good oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain strong interpersonal and collaborative relationships.

Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position.

Minimum of 3 hours when called in/scheduled. Up to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. All clinic sites.  Shifts will be scheduled between Monday to Sunday.  This position is available specifically to provide extended hours (evening and weekend services) as well as supporting SWITCH. Primary site: Westside