Job Description

Position #: 202622

Expected Start Date: October 27, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Orthopedic Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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: No

Job Description: The inpatient surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. The NP blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy to order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, provide education, and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of surgical patients. The NP is prepared with the necessary competencies to practice in health care environments that assess and treat patients with varying care needs, ranging from common to complex patients with medical co-morbidities. Using advanced skills, the inpatient surgery NP will facilitate the coordination and provision of care to provide seamless transitions throughout the health system. The NP practices within a framework of evidence-based acute care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The NP collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and liaises with health professionals and agencies throughout the organization to facilitate high quality care for the patient and families.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Master of Nursing (MN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Knowledge in program development and implementation

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

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.