Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Craik is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner with advanced practice skills. The ideal candidate will blend nursing expertise with the authority to prescribe treatments and perform procedures. Responsibilities include managing patient care, performing clinical assessments, and collaborating with communities to promote health and prevent diseases. Applicants should possess a Master of Nursing (MN-NP) and be eligible for registration with the CRNS. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• RN (NP) Primary Care Specialization, able to provide care to all ages required.

Responsibilities

• Order diagnostic tests and prescribe pharmaceuticals.
• Perform specific procedures in the management of common acute illnesses.
• Build partnerships with individuals, families, and communities.

Skills

Advanced nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Health promotion

Community needs assessment

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Tools

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Position Details

Position #: 163064

Expected Start Date: December 02, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Craik and District Health Centre

City/Town: Craik

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

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.

Education

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Information

• One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred
• Craik is located approximately 87 km north of Moose Jaw
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Craik please visit http://craik.ca/web/
• RN (NP) Primary Care Specialization, able to provide care to all ages required
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives