Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner will provide pre-operative assessment services, including diagnosis, planning, and evaluation of care for surgical patients. They will work both independently and in collaboration with Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine teams to ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery.

Job details

Position #: 9011311 Expected Start Date: To be Determined: Posted until Filled Union: SUN Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Preassessment Clinic 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: Under the direction of the Pre-Admission Clinic Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide pre-operative assessment services to surgical care patients in the Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC). The Pre-Admission Clinic ensures patients are fully prepared for surgery in terms of patient optimization, appropriate pre-operative testing and intervention, and education surrounding what to expect before and after surgery. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for surgical care patients both independently and collaboratively with Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine, depending upon the complexity of patient needs. This includes: diagnosis, assessment, intervention and follow up for pre-operative patients. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) Other Education and Training * Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS) Competencies * Advanced - Organizational skills * Advanced - Assessment skills * Advanced - Leadership skills Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge in leadership strategies * Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments. * Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking * Knowledge of community programs/services * Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook) * Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals * Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments Other Information * Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP) * Previous experience in surgical nursing is an asset * This position will be moving to Market Mall in Fall 2026 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 will provide pre-operative assessment services, including diagnosis, planning, and evaluation of care for surgical patients. They will work both independently and in collaboration with Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine teams to ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) degree and be registered or eligible for registration with the CRNS. A Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate is required, and previous experience in surgical nursing is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pre-operative assessment
• Surgical care
• Patient optimization
• Clinical diagnosis
• Care planning
• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Microsoft Office
• Patient education
• Intervention planning
• Organizational skills
• Assessment skills
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Education and Training
• Organizational Skills
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Anesthesiology
• Reconciliation
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Internal Medicine
• Microsoft Outlook
• Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
• Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Surgery
• Evaluation Of Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners

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