Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9009336

Expected Start Date: April 27, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Childrens Cardio & Resp

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Children’s Cardiology 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 performs specific procedures in the management and treatment of patients in the inpatient acute care, and outpatient environment. This position will provide advanced nursing support and continuity of care for patients with cardiac conditions. The NP practices within a framework of evidence-based acute care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes: supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) full time years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 2 years of pediatric nursing and/or pediatric cardiology experience preferred

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Master’s degree in nursing/clinical specialization to the practice area

Other Education and Training

• Canadian Nurses Association certification is preferred
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in community development and facilitation strategies
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Ability to implement holistic, comprehensive care to individuals/groups/families
• Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.  
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking
• Knowledge of assessment/diagnosis/treatment of common illnesses/chronic diseases
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Demonstrates clinical/health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutic
•  Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes
• Ability to work in a team setting in a postive manner
• ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple program areas
• Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
• Demonstrate communication skills to create positive outcomes/build relationships
• Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) role
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Demonstrates communication verbal/nonverbal to build relationships
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
• Knowledge in leadership strategies

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of SK (CLPNS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license