Nurse Practitioner

February 18 2025
Expected expiry date: February 28 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing
Wakaw, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 42220
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 02/17/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Wakaw Primary Health Care
  • Apply Before 02/28/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 151296

Expected Start Date: March 03, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Wakaw Primary Health Care

City/Town: Wakaw

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 25, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Provide primary health care services, health promotion/protection, disease/injury prevention, provision of supportive, instructive, treatment/emergency services. Implement therapeutic interventions for chronic, stable, common conditions. Utilize & synthesize appropriate health assessment & differential diagnosis of client/patient status. Assess need for ordering & interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiology and ultrasound tests. Work with client, family and health providers to develop & implement holistic treatment, interventions & support. Provide educational support for students. Support and participate in multi-level chronic disease management strategies. Assist individuals, families & communities to increase knowledge, control & influence of health determinants in the maintenance & improvement of their health status. Work with health care, community and inter-sectoral partners. Support & assist with development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Advanced - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
  • Pharmacotherapeutic intervention skills to the scope of practice of RN (NP) role
  • Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) role
  • Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
  • Therapeutic intervention skills working relevant to practice of the RN(NP) role
  • Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
  • Demonstrates capacity for visioning, goal setting and utilizing change theory
  • Ability to perform clinical/health assessment
  • Ability to communicate information for development projects
  • Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members
  • Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
  • Ability to provide holistic care to individuals,families & the community
  • Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
  • Demonstrates educational skills & strategies produce positive healthy outcomes

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
  • One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
  • Wakaw is located approximately 64 km south of Prince Albert
  • For more information on the town of Wakaw please visit https://wakaw.ca/

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.