Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Saskatoon

Position #: 9013571

Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Urgent Care Centre Saskatoon

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Urgent Care

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

1 shifts of 8 hours
12 shifts of 11.78 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: 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 medical disorders 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

Three (3)yrs full-time experience as a Registered Nurse and Emerg Room & /or UCC

Education

Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

Registered/eligible for registration with CRNS as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
Demonstrates leadership abilities
Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Ability to adapt to ever changing environments
Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
Organize/prioritize work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Knowledge in communication strategy, methods and tools
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
Knowledge of assessing individuals with chronic illness or disabling conditions

Other Information

Valid driver's license, where required

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. 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 medical disorders 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.

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