Job Description

Position # V46882

Expected Start Date: June 08, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Fort Qu'Appelle Primary Health Care

City/Town: Fort Qu'Appelle

Department: Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended shift hours(11.78)

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

Travel Required: No

This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of the Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health services to the community of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs. This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals as required.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three (3) years experience working as a Registered Nurse
• One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion

Education

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Registered/eligible for registration with CRNS as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Experience as an RN in a primary healthcare or home care setting is an asset
• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
• Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required

Competencies

• Demonstrate Leadership and organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
• Some knowledge and practical application of central line access
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Excellent public relations skills
• Proficient in peripheral access
• Ability to apply advanced computer skills
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Please Provide a cover letter and resume
• For more information on the town of Fort Qu'Appelle please visit http://www.fortquappelle.com/
• Fort Qu'Appelle is located approximately 74 km east of Regina
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Travel within the region and provincially

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.