Nurse Practitioner

Career Junction; Buffalo Narrows; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Narrows Health Centre is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to blend advanced nursing practice with autonomous clinical duties in primary care. The role involves ordering tests, prescribing medications, and performing procedures for chronic and acute conditions, with emphasis on collaboration and guideline adherence.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of NP experience, a BScN and MN-NP, and ACLS certification, with CRNS registration eligibility.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS).
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Practitioner blends nursing knowledge with authority to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for illnesses and stable chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams, participate in continuous improvements, and build partnerships within program objectives and policies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BScN

MN-NP

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

Position #: 175703 Expected Start Date: May 17, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre City/Town: Buffalo Narrows Department: Primary Care Sites Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910 Travel Required: Yes

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/
• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN…
• For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.