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

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 career 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

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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan