12 Oct
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Healthcareersinsask.ca
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Saskatoon
12 Oct
Healthcareersinsask.ca
Saskatoon
Position #: 205275
Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: West Side Community Clinic
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: HIV & Hepatitis C Treatment
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: Yes
: Reporting to the manager of the Positive Living Program , the Nurse Clinician monitors and assess patients through chart review, history, physical assessments and lab data. Triages needs and care, identifies and orders appropriate diagnostic tests in consultation with physicians, other team members and in accordance with medical directives. Identifies the need for and administers vaccines, Mantoux tests, obtains blood (peripheral and per venous access device) and changes/dresses simple and complex wounds and initiates treatments/adjusts dosages as ordered by the physician or in accordance with standard treatment protocols.
Provides crisis intervention, follow-up and referral through telephone and one on one contact in a variety of settings such as clinical, community and correctional settings. Supports skill building in prevention and self-management including harm reduction, needle exchange, distributes condoms. Liaises with team members in hospital departments and community agencies to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
Provides education to clients/families in all aspects of HIV and Hepatitis prevention, testing, care and treatment a resource for regional and out of region staff RE: all aspects of HIV and Hepatitis. Assists in program planning and activities based on determinants of health, best practice literature and community assessments. Develops protocols, guidelines,
standards of care in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
Prepares and submits a month end report according to program guidelines and for record keeping (charting, statistics, data-base maintenance) assists in the Federal and Provincial HIV/AIDS notification and HIV partner notification per legal regulations.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 1 year working with vulnerable population groups
- Public Health experience is an asset
- Mental Health and Addictions experience is an asset
- Direct HIV care or treatment experience is an asset
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Education and Training
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as an RN (NP) or RN (GNP)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
- Basic - Decision making skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Basic - Case management skills
- Advanced - Assessment skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Basic - Mediation skills
- Basic - Problem solving skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Counseling skills
- Facilitation skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to be versatile and willing to change
- Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Ability to assist and develop policies and procedures according to best practice
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Travel required
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
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.
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.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
📌 Nurse B - Clinician (Saskatoon)
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