Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 9002748

Expected Start Date: TBD

Union: SUN

Facility: Lanigan Integrated Hospital

City/Town: Lanigan

Department: General Medical Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 12, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Provides primary health care services to the community, which includes health promotion & protection, disease & injury prevention, provision of supportive & instructive treatment and emergency services. Performs health care management, pharmacotherapeutics & therapeutic interventions. Utilize & synthesize multiple sources appropriate health assessment & differential diagnosis of client/patient status. Assess needs for ordering & interpreting laboratory, radiology & ultrasound tests. Works in conjunction with the client, family & health providers to develop & implement holistic treatment, interventions & support. Facilitate case management model of clinical care. Assist individuals, families & communities to increase their knowledge, control & influence of health determinants to maintain & improve their health status. Work with stakeholders to improve the health of at risk youth. Support/assist in the development/implementation of quality initiatives to benefit service delivery models.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
• One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Master of Nursing is acceptable
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Communication skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Research skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Lanigan is located approximately 47 km south of Humboldt
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• For more information on the town of Lanigan please visit http://town.lanigan.sk.ca/
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website