Nurse Practitioner - Saskatchewan Health Authority, Cumberland House

About this opportunity

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner to join the team at the Cumberland House Health Centre. This unique opportunity allows a skilled nurse to blend in-depth nursing knowledge with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform specific procedures. You will play a vital role in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions for patients within the community.

This practitioner role operates within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. You will apply your advanced skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive health services, contributing significantly to the well-being of individuals and families in Cumberland House.

Your impact

As a Nurse Practitioner with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, your practice will involve building strong partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. You will contribute to community needs assessments, support inter-professional collaboration, and participate in continuous improvements through evaluative processes and projects. Your clinical assessment and treatment strategies will reflect an in-depth knowledge of the care populations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred health outcomes.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the health of Cumberland House residents, working within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to coordinated, seamless, and safe services.

Qualifications

To excel in this advanced practice role, candidates must possess a robust combination of experience, education, and competencies:

• Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse
• One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities
• One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred

Required Education and Training:

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

Licenses and Registrations:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Key Competencies and Abilities include advanced skills in:

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

Additionally, candidates should demonstrate:

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

What's on offer

Join the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the largest employer in Saskatchewan, with over 45,000 staff dedicated to improving health and well-being. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe, and patient-centred. We are building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce, working in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

This casual Nurse Practitioner position offers competitive compensation within the Nurse Practitioner pay band. Successful candidates may also be eligible for recruitment and/or retention incentives. Further details on additional incentives can be found on the Ministry of Health website.

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website