Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9002756

Expected Start Date: March 23, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Watrous District Health Complex

City/Town: Watrous

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 23, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Primary Health Nurse Practitioner RN(NP) is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner 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. The RN(NP) practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. The 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Two years (2) full-time experience working in an advanced RN(NP) role 
• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Watrous please visit http://townofwatrous.com/
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Watrous is located approximately 117 km southeast of Saskatoon
• Travel within Saskatchewan