Nurse Practitioner
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910 · Full-time
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- Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
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Original job description
Position #: 9013571
Expected Start Date: November 02, 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
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.
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
- Organize/prioritize work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
- Knowledge in communication strategy, methods and tools
- Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to adapt to ever changing environments
- Demonstrates leadership abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
- Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
- Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
- Knowledge of assessing individuals with chronic illness or disabling conditions
- Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
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.
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.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced primary care by ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and performing procedures for medical disorders. They also engage in community health promotion, disease prevention, and collaborative inter-professional partnerships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and be registered or eligible for registration with the CRNS as a Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of three years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care setting is required.
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnosis
- Pharmacotherapy
- Critical thinking
- Patient care
- Inter-professional collaboration
- Community needs assessment
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Leadership
- Communication strategy
- Program evaluation
- Research processes
- Change theory
- Holistic care
- Diagnostic testing
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- Urgent Care
- Primary Health
- BScN
- CRNS
- BCLS
- Diagnostic tests
- Pharmacotherapy
- Chronic conditions
- Evidence-based practice
- Holistic care
- Community development
- Clinical assessment
- Leadership
- Inter-professional collaboration
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Change theory
- Program evaluation
- Research processes
- Emergency Room
- Saskatchewan Health Authority
- Patient-centred care
- Advanced practice nurse