Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Saskatchewan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a full-time position at Buffalo Narrows Health Centre. The role involves managing treatment and diagnostics while collaborating with healthcare teams and conducting community assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's in Nursing with five years of experience. The job offers competitive pay and potential relocation grants, fostering professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Nurse Practitioner Relocation Grant of up to $40,000

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP).

Responsibilities

• Blend nursing knowledge with legal authority to manage treatment and diagnostics.
• Support inter-professional collaboration and community needs assessments.
• Participate in continuous improvement evaluations.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making skills

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Job description

Position #: 175703

Union: SUN

Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre

City/Town: Buffalo Narrows

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: shifts of 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

The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures; building partnerships, completing community needs assessments; supporting inter‑professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner

Education

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

Other Education and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Assessment skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions

Other Information

• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• May be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner Relocation Grant of up to $40,000