Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 175703

Expected Start Date: May 17, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre

City/Town: Buffalo Narrows

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 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: 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

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making skills

Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions

Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Ability to adapt to changing conditions

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)

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

May be eligible for the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000

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.