Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical assessment, order diagnostic tests, and prescribe pharmaceuticals for acute and chronic conditions. They will also build partnerships with the community and support inter-professional collaboration to improve health outcomes.

Job details

Position #: 205916 Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Yorkton Community Services - Broadway St W City/Town: Yorkton Department: Primary Care Sites Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: November 15, 2027 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 11 shifts of 10 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: 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 * Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse * One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities 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) * Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable * Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization Competencies * Advanced - Decision making skills * Advanced - Problem solving skills * Advanced - Leadership skills * Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills * Advanced - Organizational skills * Advanced - Facilitation skills * Advanced - Research skills Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions * Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs Other Information * Travel within the region and provincially * May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/ * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical assessment, order diagnostic tests, and prescribe pharmaceuticals for acute and chronic conditions. They will also build partnerships with the community and support inter-professional collaboration to improve health outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be registered or eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan. The role requires at least three years of experience as a Registered Nurse and one year of experience in community development or primary health care.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives • Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical assessment
• Diagnostic testing
• Pharmaceutical prescription
• Primary care
• Health promotion
• Disease prevention
• Community needs assessment
• Inter-professional collaboration
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Facilitation
• Research skills
• Patient care
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Chronic Diseases
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Knowledge Transfer
• Needs Assessment
• Research
• Injury Prevention
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Reconciliation
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Management
• Decision Making
• Clinical Assessments
• Community Development
• Formal Learning
• Health Promotion
• Problem Solving
• Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
• Nursing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Primary Care
• Primary Health Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners