Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 175703
Expected Start Date: May 17, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre
City/Town: Buffalo Narrows
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures; building partnerships, completing community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Other Education and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

• Assessment skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Other Information

• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/
• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• May be eligible for the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000

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.