Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9013571

Expected Start Date: January 04, 2027

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

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

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.