nurse practitioner
Description
Position #: 152688 Expected Start Date: August 17, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: General Rehabilitation Nursing Unit Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 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: Yes 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 settingEducation- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)Licenses- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)- Valid Class 5 driver's licenseCompetencies- Advanced - Written Communication Skills- Advanced - Leadership skills- Advanced - Critical thinking skills- Advanced - Verbal communication skillsKnowledge and Abilities- Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation- Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory- Pharmacother...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.