Primary Purpose
The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who provides clinical services to students and their dependents. As a valued member of the interdisciplinary team of the Student Wellness Centre (SWC) this Nurse Practitioner, based in Prince Albert, facilitates ongoing communication and collaborates with team members in PA and Saskatoon to ensure that services are continuously evaluated and improved.
Nature of Work
The Nurse Practitioner reports to the and collaborates with SWC team members of each program/service area.
The Nurse Practitioner provides primary health care services to USask students and their dependents. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to exercise initiative in all work activities independently. Collaboration with other health team members is ongoing and essential as a member of a primary health care team.
Accountabilities
Professional Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose and treat health problems of students and their dependents
- Provide health care management, pharmaco-therapeutics and therapeutic interventions
- Comply with approved medical records processes and documentation standards on our Electronic Medical Record (MedAccess)
- Comply with the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement and handle confidential information in a manner which will support patient and employee privacy
- Limit disability by providing prompt treatment
- Provide health promotion and illness/injury prevention and community development
- Perform outcome evaluations on the effectiveness of the intervention with the client
- An expressed commitment and experience with equity-deserving student populations. Proven sensibility and appreciation of the role that gender, race, disability, gender identity, sexuality, social background play in the experience of health and wellbeing
- Commitment to serving the needs of a diverse student population. Demonstrated ability to provide services that are responsive and sensitive to the needs of specific populations including Indigenous students, international students, graduate students, racialized students, students with disabilities and LGBTQ2S+ students
- Accept responsibility for own practice, to act professionally and maintain level of competence
- Maintain current registration with the Saskatchewan registered Nurses Association and meet Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner professional responsibilities and accountabilities
- Maintain requirements for Nurse Practitioner continuing competencies
Enabling Teaching, Research and Scholarly Activity Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the College of Nursing serving as a preceptor for nursing students
- Collaborate with the Health Education Coordinators in developing and implementing educational programs that address critical care issues
- Organize and participate in staff in-service and education updates
Risk Management Responsibilities
- Practice within a scope of practice specific to student health issues
- Maintain patient safety and patient confidentiality
- Practice competently to ensure health outcomes.
- Incorporate professional, legal and ethical decision-making guidelines into the RN NP practice
- Comply with University and SWC Policy and Procedures
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse designation from a recognized training institution
- Current registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nursing Association and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner
- Post RN advanced clinical nursing diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum 5 years work experience in a primary care setting
- Ability to work in collaboration with other health professionals and lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Department: Student Wellness Centre
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $87,266.00 - 145,353.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3
Posted Date: 7/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.
