Nurse Practitioner

Position # 180822

Expected

Start Date:

January 05, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: TBD

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

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 Intersect oral 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

• Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse
• Two (2) years advanced RN (NP) in applicable area

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

• 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 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

• 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
• 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