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Nurse Practitioner
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Candle Lake, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner based in Candle Lake to deliver primary health care in collaboration with physicians and a primary care team. The work covers health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, emergency care, referrals and community needs assessments. The role pays $52.59 to $62.91 per hour, with a 14-shift, 8-hour day schedule over 3 weeks and travel required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide primary health care services to several communities
- Deliver health promotion, disease prevention and treatment
- Provide emergency services and referrals to other health professionals
- Conduct community needs assessments and evaluative projects
Requirements summary:
- BScN and Master of Nursing as Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
- Three years of nursing experience, one year in community nursing
- Registered or eligible with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Valid ACLS, BCLS and BLS certificates
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 56 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CRNS registration as RN (NP), Class 5, ACLS, BCLS, BLS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Position #: 205948
Expected Start Date: To be determined
Union: SUN
Facility: Candle Lake Primary Health Care
City/Town: Candle Lake
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: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: IN COLLABORATION WITH PHYSICIANS AND THE PRIMARY CARE TEAM, THE NURSE PRACTITIONER WILL PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SEVERAL COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES: HEALTH PROMOTION AND PROTECTION, DISEASE AND INJURY PREVENTION, PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE, INSTRUCTIVE, TREATMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; COLLABORATION WITH AND REFERRAL TO OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; CONDUCTING COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND PARTICIPATING IN EVALUATIVE PROJECTS. THE INCUMBENT REPORTS TO THE DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY CARE FOR THE PRINCE ALBERT PARKLAND HEALTH REGION.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- One (1) year community nursing experience
- Three (3) years nursing experience
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Competencies
- Advanced - Decision making skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Research skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Problem solving skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in program and community development process
Other Information
- Candle Lake is located approximately 81 km northeast of Prince Albert
- Travel within the region and provincially
- For more information on the village of Candle Lake please visit https://www.candlelakeresort.ca/
- Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
- May be eligible for the Rural & Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.Journal
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