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Position #: 156298

Expected Start Date: November 21, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Big River Health Centre

City/Town: Big River

Department: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 24 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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: Yes

Job Description: This Nurse Practitioner (NP) role provides autonomous, evidence-informed care across continuing care, long-term care, primary health care, acute care, urgent care, and emergency settings. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. Practicing within Saskatchewan Health Authority policies, CRNS standards, and legislated NP scope, the NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, prescribes, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs authorized procedures, and evaluates care for clients with common acute illnesses, stable chronic conditions, urgent and emergent needs, and health promotion priorities as the most responsible provider (MRP). The NP works collaboratively with clients, families, physicians, multi-disciplinary teams, community partners, and managers to support safe, person-centered, culturally responsive, and coordinated care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Three (3)yrs full-time experience as a Registered Nurse and Emerg Room & /or UCC

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Other Education and Training

Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Competencies

Advanced - Decision making skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Advanced - Critical thinking skills

Advanced - Leadership skills

Advanced - Public relations skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to provide holistic care to individuals, families & the community

Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation

Ability to practice autonomously within NP scope, legislation, CRNS standards

Knowledge in critical thinking processes

Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values

Ability to take initiative

Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change

Demonstrate ability to use various clinical and diagnostic machines

Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare

Excellent public relations skills

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Demonstrate ability to use computers and associated equipment

Other Information

Big River is located approximately 132 km northwest of Prince Albert

Standby may be required.

Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

For more information on the town of Big River please visit

Multisite position serving Big River Health Centre & PHC