Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Big River; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Big River is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver autonomous, evidence-based care across continuing care, long-term care, primary health care, and acute settings.

Reporting to a manager, you will assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe within CRNS standards, collaborating with physicians and teams to ensure safe, culturally responsive care for the community.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse and Emerg Room & /or UCC.
• BScN required; MN-NP.
• CRNS registration and valid NP license.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, evidence-informed care across continuing care, long-term care, primary health care, acute care, urgent care, and emergency settings.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, order and interpret diagnostic tests within NP scope.
• Collaborate with clients, families, physicians, multi-disciplinary teams and managers to support safe, person-centered, culturally responsive care.

Skills

Autonomous practice

CRNS standards

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Position #

156298

Expected Start Date:

November 21, 2026

Union:

SUN

Facility:

Big River Health Centre

City/Town:

Big River

Department:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD

Type:

Full-time regular

FTE:

1

Shift Information:

Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:

24 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:

Yes

Job Description

This Nurse Practitioner (NP) role provides autonomous, evidence-informed care across continuing care, long-term care, primary health care, acute care, urgent care, and emergency settings. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. Practicing within Saskatchewan Health Authority policies, CRNS standards, and legislated NP scope, the NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, prescribes, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs authorized procedures, and evaluates care for clients with common acute illnesses, stable chronic conditions, urgent and emergent needs, and health promotion priorities as the most responsible provider (MRP). The NP works collaboratively with clients, families, physicians, multi-disciplinary teams, community partners, and managers to support safe, person-centered, culturally responsive, and coordinated care.

Human Resources Exemption

No

Experience

• Three (3)yrs full-time experience as a Registered Nurse and Emerg Room & /or UCC

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Other Education and Training

• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Competencies

• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Public relations skills
• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to provide holistic care to individuals, families & the community
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Ability to practice autonomously within NP scope, legislation, CRNS standards
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
• Ability to take initiative
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Demonstrate ability to use various clinical and diagnostic machines
• Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
• Excellent public relations skills
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Demonstrate ability to use computers and associated equipment

Other Information

• Big River is located approximately 132 km northwest of Prince Albert
• Standby may be required.
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Big River please visit http://www.bigriver.ca/
• Multisite position serving Big River Health Centre & PHC