Nurse Practitioner

Description

Position #: 178037

Expected Start Date:August 03, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Royal University Hospital

City/Town:Saskatoon

Department:CDM - IBD&Rheum Specialty Clinic

Type:Full-time regular

FTE:1

Shift Information:Days

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 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 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

• Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area
• Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience as RN (NP) in a Primary Health Care setting preferred.
• Previous experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Project management skills
• Organizational skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Time management skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Research skills
• Facilitation skills
• Teaching skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
• Ability to apply research to nursing practice
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel required
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives