Nurse Practitioner

Position #: JS126708-2

Expected Start Date: April 14, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 25, 2026

FTE: 0.21

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 6 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health Care, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community, which includes health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention, provision of supportive and instructive treatment, and emergency services. Perform health care management, pharmacotherapeutics and therapeutic interventions. Utilize and synthesize from multiple sources appropriate health assessment and differential diagnosis of client/patient status. Assess need for ordering an interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiology and ultrasound diagnostic tests. Work in conjunction with the client, family and health providers to develop and implement holistic treatment, interventions and support, including prenatal support for at risk youth. Facilitate a case management model of clinical care. Assist individuals, families and communities to increase their knowledge, control and influence of health determinants in the maintenance and improvement of their health status. Work with health care, community and intersectoral partners to improve the health of at risk youth. Support and assist in the development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in community development and health promotion

Education

• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)
• 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)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco
• Knowledge & skill in assessment, treatment & education related to sexual health
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
• Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current
• Travel within the region and provincially
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)