Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9009451

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Red Coat Clinic

City/Town: Assiniboia

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field 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

Multi-site: Yes

Experience

• 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care
• 3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.

Education

• Master's degree in nursing

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in disease and injury prevention, health protection and harm reduction
• Ability to apply evidence-based decision making
• Ability to practice autonomously within NP scope, legislation, CRNS standards
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
• Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Knowledge in consultation
• Adaptability for competing/changing patient priorities, situations, environment
• Working knowledge in health promotion
• Ability to work autonomously with high levels of responsibility & accountability
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support staff in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Demonstrates skills in safety initiatives and service innovation
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in research processes and program evaluation
• Knowledge of social determinants/resource evaluation for assessment/management plan
• Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
• Knowledge in significance of quality improvement
• Knowledgeable a trauma informed approach to patient and family care
• Integrates clinical knowledge/experience to support electronic documentation
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management

Other Information

• Multisite position serving PHC, RPNH, Lafleche & District Health Center
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Travel required to provide services within the area
• Standby may be required.
• Assiniboia is located approximately 110 km southwest of Moose Jaw
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• For more information on the town of Assiniboia please visit https://www.assiniboia.net/

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.