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Nurse Practitioner

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April 1 2025
Expected expiry date: April 12 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Watrous, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 49538
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 04/01/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Watrous District Health Complex
  • Apply Before 04/12/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 9002756

Expected Start Date: May 04, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Watrous District Health Complex

City/Town: Watrous

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 04, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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 Primary Health 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 perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The RN(NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Two years (2) full-time experience working in an advanced RN(NP) role
  • Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion
  • Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Advanced - Leadership skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Facilitation skills
  • Advanced - Research skills
  • Basic - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
  • Basic - Decision making skills
  • Advanced - Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
  • Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work independently

Other Information

  • One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
  • Watrous is located approximately 117 km southeast of Saskatoon
  • For more information on the town of Watrous please visit http://townofwatrous.com/
  • Travel within Saskatchewan
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.