Nurse Practitioner at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

62.91

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills, Facilitation Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Teaching Skills, Decision Making Skills, Leadership Skills, Addictions Interventions, Holistic Care, Health Assessment, Chronic Disease Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Initiative

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Position #: 180822 Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Idylwyld Centre City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Health Bus Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Weekends Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: Yes Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health, the Nurse Practitioner will: provides clinical support related to high risk behaviours of population; provides chronic disease management and treatment of common medical problems for people who have significant barriers to accessing health care; supports referrals to other health services as needed. Work reflects understanding of determinants of health that influence health in the core neighborhoods. Works with Health Care, Community and Intersectoral partners such as Public Health and EMS department of Social Work to improve the health of citizens in Saskatoon core neighborhoods. Has an increased understanding and sensitivity to aboriginal culture and effects on health care delivery. Demonstrates capacity to engage people in health enhancing education, activities and services. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training Nursing diploma is acceptable Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies Basic - Conflict resolution skills Basic - Facilitation skills Basic - Critical thinking skills Basic - Organizational skills Basic - Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice Basic - Teaching skills Basic - Decision making skills Basic - Leadership skills Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) role Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role Knowledge of health needs of urban individuals, families and communities Knowledge in assessment, treatment and education related to sexual health Ability to adapt to changing conditions Ability to take initiative Commitment to continued learning and professional development. Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians Other Information One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP) 1st preference given to staff of fSaskatoon HR employees and its affiliates 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) Provincial posting open to SUN members – SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05 This position will include the Health Bus & work in the core neighbourhoods

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical support related to high-risk behaviors and chronic disease management for populations with significant barriers to accessing healthcare. They work collaboratively with various health and community partners to improve health outcomes in Saskatoon's core neighborhoods.