Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner manages acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and prescribing pharmaceuticals. They focus on evidence-based primary care, health promotion, and building partnerships with individuals and communities.

Job details

Position #: 177674 Expected Start Date: July 06, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Saskatoon Home Care Office City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Intermediate Care Team Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Home Care 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 The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Nurse Practitioner manages acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and prescribing pharmaceuticals. They focus on evidence-based primary care, health promotion, and building partnerships with individuals and communities.

Requirements

Candidates must be an advanced practice nurse with the legal authority to prescribe and perform specific medical procedures. A valid Criminal Record Check with a vulnerable sector search is required for the interview.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Diagnostic · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Diagnostic Testing
• Pharmaceutical Prescribing
• Acute Illness Management
• Chronic Condition Management
• Evidence-Based Primary Care
• Health Promotion
• Disease Prevention
• Injury Prevention
• Community Needs Assessment
• Inter-professional Collaboration
• Holistic Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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