Role overview

Description

Position #: 9013533

Expected Start Date:September 07, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Grenfell Health Centre

City/Town:Grenfell

Department:Primary Care Sites

Type:Part-time regular

FTE:0.43

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:6 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Standard Hours

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

Travel Required:Yes

Job Description: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.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Experience

3 years experience as a RN in critical care, ER, acute care or primary care.
One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

Other Education and Training

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Competencies

Critical thinking skills
Verbal communication skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to adapt to and implement change
Knowledge in health services delivery in primary care and rural settings
Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
Ability to take initiative
Knowledge of community programs/services
Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.

Other Information

For more information on the town of Indian Head please visit https://townofindianhead.com/
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
One year nursing experience in a primary health or community setting preferred
Indian Head is located approximately 70 km east of Regina
Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
Position is based in Indian Head.
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized