Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Meadow Lake seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse. The role involves managing patient treatment and community health promotion. Ideal candidates should have a B.Sc in Nursing and experience in healthcare settings. Competitive pay between $52,590 to $62,910 per year, with possible additional incentives. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Potential for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse.
• One year experience with community development/health promotion activities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment strategies for patients.
• Build partnerships with individuals, families, and communities.
• Participate in community needs assessments and support inter‑professional collaboration.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Decision making skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Master of Nurse Practitioner

Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS‑C)

Tools

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Position #

Position #: 205853

Expected Start Date

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union

Union: SUN

Facility

Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre

City/Town

City/Town: Meadow Lake

Department

Department: Primary Care Site - PHC Meadow Lake Professional Staff

Type

Type: Full-time regular

FTE

FTE: 1

Hours of Work

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

Relief

Relief: No

Float

Float: No

Field Hours

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band

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

Travel Required

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

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
• One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
• Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS‑C)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Other Information

• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Travel within the region and provincially
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Meadow Lake please visit https://www.meadowlake.ca/
• Travel required
• May be eligible for the Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000