Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9013316

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Wadena Hospital

City/Town: Wadena

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 30, 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: No

Job Description: This Nurse Practitioner (NP) role provides autonomous, evidence-informed care across continuing care, long-term care, primary health care, acute care, urgent care, and emergency settings. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. Practicing within Saskatchewan Health Authority policies, CRNS standards, and legislated NP scope, the NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, prescribes, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs authorized procedures, and evaluates care for clients with common acute illnesses, stable chronic conditions, urgent and emergent needs, and health promotion priorities as the most responsible provider (MRP). The NP works collaboratively with clients, families, physicians, multi-disciplinary teams, community partners, and managers to support safe, person-centred, culturally responsive, and coordinated care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Required Education and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Preferred Education and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
• Ability to work independently
• Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education
• Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centred care
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to follow safe work practices
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
• Demonstrates skills in safety initiatives and service innovation
• Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
• Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
• Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
• Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of the population health approach and social determinants of health
• Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to evaluate data to problem-solve and lead to quality improvement
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management

Other Information

• Wadena is located approximately 140 km west of Yorkton
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Travel required
• For more information on the town of Wadena please visit https://townofwadena.com/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.