Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 129518

Expected Start Date: May 21, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre

City/Town: Buffalo Narrows

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with their legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of illnesses and stable chronic conditions. The practice involves working within the nursing program objectives, guidelines, and policies and procedures; building partnerships, completing community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration; and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Other Education and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Assessment skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/
• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)

Additional Comment

• No guaranteed hours. Must be Available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable.