Nurse Practitioner (Casual, Call-in)

at  Saskatoon Community Clinic

CLASSIFICATION: Nurse Practitioner – Casual Call-in
HOURS: 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. The successful applicants would primarily
work out of our Westside location as part of the Connected Community Care
Phase II strategy, an initiative focused on reducing the reliance on emergency
department visits, and establishing a more robust interdisciplinary primary health
care team with our partner organizations (Saskatchewan Health Authority,
Saskatoon Tribal Council, & Central Urban Métis Federation).
SALARY: As per CBA - CUPE #974 and CHSA

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 Métis 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.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing for Administrative functions AND Medical Director for Clinical
responsibilities.

• 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.