Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saskatchewan seeks a dedicated Advanced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive primary healthcare. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and three years of experience in nursing, with a focus on health promotion and community development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills, working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay, and travel is required within the region.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with community development/health promotion activities.
• Three years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment strategies.
• Build partnerships with individuals, families, and communities.
• Conduct community needs assessments and promote health.

Skills

Decision making skills

Problem solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Facilitation skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Job description

Position # 205946

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Outlook Health Centre

City/Town: Outlook

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 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: 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: No

Experience

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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Outlook please visit https://townofoutlook.ca/
• Travel within the region and provincially
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Outlook is located approximately 94 km south of Saskatoon
• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website