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Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
$52.59 - $62.91 USD yearly
Description

Position #: 205946

Expected Start Date: June 08, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Outlook & District Health Centre

City/Town: Outlook

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 07, 2027

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: 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

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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