Nurse Practitioner

Description

Position #: 9014467

Expected Start Date:October 18, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Al Ritchie Heritage Community Health Centre

City/Town:Regina

Department:Primary Care Sites

Type:Part-time regular

FTE:0.5

Shift Information:Days, Evenings, Weekends and Stats

Number of Hours per Rotation:112 hours per 6 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:No

Job Description:Advanced practice nurse with knowledge and skills gained through additional education and experience. Nurse blends an in-depth knowledge of nursing with the legal authority and autonomy to order diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures in the management and treatment of common acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions patients. Position practices within a framework of evidence-based primary care, holism, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. Practice involves building partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. This includes community needs assessments; supporting inter-professional collaboration and participating in continuous improvements through evaluative processes/projects. provides clinical assessment and treatment strategies that reflect in-depth knowledge of the care populations.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Competencies

• Counseling skills
• Assessment skills
• Facilitation skills
• Teaching skills

Experience

• 3 years experience as an RN in primary care, public health or acute care
• One year experience in community needs assessment/development/health promotion

Knowledge & Abilities

• Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking
• Demonstrates capacity to work closely with multiple physicians
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatments.
• Demonstrates ability to assess the community for primary care needs.
• Ability to apply methods and principles of nursing process
• Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Demonstrates leadership, confidence and autonomy in the RN(NP) role
• Demonstrates ability to show initiative and self-direction
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to apply health promotion principles
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts

Other Education & Training

• Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• Previous experience working w/i community setting w/ Indigenous clients an asset
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized