Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 132225
Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Sandy Bay Health Centre
City/Town: Sandy Bay
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days, Standby
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: No
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 year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion
• Three (3) full-time years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 2 - 3 years experience as a Primary Care Nurse or Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Public relations skills
• Communication skills
• Advanced - Leadership 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 to plan and prioritize workload demands. "

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Sandy Bay is located approximately 191 km north of Flin Flon
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the village of Sandy Bay please visit https://www.peterballantyne.ca/sandy-bay/

About Us

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.