Job Description

Position #: 119829

Expected Start Date: October 12, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Duck Lake Primary Health Care

City/Town: Duck Lake

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 16, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 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: 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-centred, culturally responsive, and coordinated care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
• Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
• Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Ability to evaluate data to problem-solve and lead to quality improvement
• Demonstrates skills in safety initiatives and service innovation
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the population health approach and social determinants of health
• Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
• Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centred care
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
• Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
• Ability to follow safe work practices
• Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education

Other Information

• Rosthern is located approximately 68 km north of Saskatoon
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• Standby may be required.
• For more information on the town of Rosthern please visit https://www.rosthern.com/
• Multisite position serving Rosthern Hospital & Primary Health Care
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.