Nurse Practitioner

Health Careers in Sask

Regina, SK

Number of positions available : 1
Salary To be discussed
Published on May 17th, 2025
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Description

Position #: 9003651 (V49158)

Expected Start Date: June 01, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Primary Health Care Service

City/Town: Regina

Department: Al Ritchie Heritage Community Health Centre

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Summary

This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team. Under the direction of Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community. 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.

Education

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is desired. Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program is required. Possession of, and ability to maintain, current registration as RN(NP) with College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS). Current BCLS certification.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse in primary care, public health or acute care. Minimum of one (1) year experience in community needs assessment, community development and health promotion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs and resources. Knowledge of health promotion and population health principles and concepts. Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments. Demonstrates ability to assess the community for primary health care needs. Demonstrates ability to recognize the need for holistic care to individuals, groups, families and the community. Demonstrates responsible decision making ability through the application of critical thinking. Demonstrates effective and professional verbal and non verbal communication techniques. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self direction. Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change. Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care. Strong assessment and counseling skills. Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process.

Other Information

Possess valid driver's license. This position's transportation is supported by a CVA.
This is a community based position providing services in clinic and home settings. Travel required to various community sites within the Primary Health Care Networks (Regina). Home base for this position is: 1550 - 14th Avenue. Rostered days will be at both Al Ritchie Heritage Community Health Centre and 4 Directions Community Health Centre.
For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/