Nurse Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (RN/NP) for the Lanigan Integrated Hospital's General Medical Nursing Unit in Lanigan, Saskatchewan. The NP will work under a manager and provide assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care across acute and other settings.

Requirements include a Master's in nursing, RN experience of at least 3 years in emergency/acute/long-term/primary care, and current registrations.

Qualifications

• Min. 3 years RN exp in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care
• Master's degree in nursing
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• PALS, BCLS, CTAS, ACLS certifications

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient health care.
• Order diagnostics, prescribe meds and perform procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams across care settings.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Research skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Position #: 205864
Expected Start Date: August 09, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Lanigan Integrated Hospital
City/Town: Lanigan
Department: General Medical Nursing Unit
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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: No
Job Description: This position encompasses a Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) NP that may work in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. This position is responsible for assessment planning, delivery and evaluation of health care services to patients. The RN (NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based interventions, holism, health promotion, disease and injury prevention and the provision of supportive, instructive, treatment and acute and emergency services. The RN (NP) 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 common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures and building partnerships that support inter-professional collaboration. NP services will be provided in acute care, long term care, primary health care, continuing care, urgent care or the emergency room.

Experience

• Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care

Education

• Master's degree in nursing

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) training
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Communication skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process
• Excellent public relations skills
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Knowledge in skin and wound care
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills
• Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
• Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions
• Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
• Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
• Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN (NP) role
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Lanigan is located approximately 47 km south of Humboldt
• Travel within Saskatchewan
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• For more information on the town of Lanigan please visit http://town.lanigan.sk.ca/
• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website