Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9010826

Expected Start Date: May 11, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: General Rehabilitation Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 01, 2027

FTE: 0.36

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The 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 acute illnesses 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

• 3 years' experience as an RN in an acute care setting

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Verbal communication skills
• Advanced - Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Knowledge of assessment/diagnosis/treatment of common illnesses/chronic diseases
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Pharmacotherapeutic intervention skills to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
• Ability to implement holistic, comprehensive care to individuals/groups/families
• Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments
• Knowledge of facilitation strategies
• Ability to work cooperatively in an integrated interdisciplinary team
•  Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
• Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
• Diagnostic intervention skills working to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.  
• Health assessment skills working to the scope of practice of the RN (NP) role
• Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role

Other Information

• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period