Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Melfort; On-site; CAD 52,590 - 62,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Job summary

A regional health authority in Melfort is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide essential health care services in collaboration with medical staff. Responsibilities include health assessments, health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment services. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and relevant certifications. This full-time temporary position offers a salary range of $52.590 to $62.910, with an expected start date of March 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services to communities.
• Conduct health assessments and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Knowledge in health promotion

Knowledge of community needs assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Certificate in approved advanced clinical nursing course or equivalent

BLS for Healthcare Provider (Level C) - Heart and Stroke

Job description

Position #: 9007132

Expected Start Date: March 16, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Melfort Hospital

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Community Health Services Administration

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description

In collaboration with the physicians and other health care professionals, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the communities. This includes health assessment, health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention and assessment, provision of supportive women's wellness, instructive treatment and emergency services. In collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluation projects. This position will include some travel within the region. Job description is available upon request.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Certificate in approved advanced clinical nursing course or equivalent
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (Level C) - Heart and Stroke

Competencies

• Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge in health promotion
• Working knowledge of community needs assessment

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• For more information on the city of Melfort please visit https://www.melfort.ca/