Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 202811

Expected Start Date: July 28, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Pediatric GI Program

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner, as part of Pediatric Subspecialty Programs - Gastroenterology focused, is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience specializing in pediatrics (ages 0 - 17 years). The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of advanced health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute pediatric illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner practices within a framework of evidence-based practice, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities, including supporting inter-professional collaboration and continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is prepared with the necessary competencies to practice in health care environments that assess and treat patients with acute and complex care needs, ranging from common to complex patients with medical co-morbidities.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Competencies

• Basic - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)