Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Biggar; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Biggar is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Nursing and relevant licenses. Responsibilities include assessing and treating patients, promoting health, and participating in continuous quality improvements. This role requires strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, and may offer various recruitment incentives. Join a dedicated team making a difference in community health.

Benefits

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive up to $50,000

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner required.
• Must hold a Registered Nurse Practitioner license.
• Experience in advanced, independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments and treatment strategies.
• Build partnerships with individuals and communities.
• Manage and treat common acute and stable chronic illnesses.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Leadership skills

Decision making skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Position #: 205922

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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: Yes

Job Description: Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse 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 patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. 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. Provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN(NP))

Other Education and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for the Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000