Nurse Practitioner

Position #: 175703

Union
: SUN

Facility
:
Buffalo Narrows Health Centre

City/Town
:
Buffalo Narrows

Department
:
Primary Care Sites

Type
:
Full-time regular

FTE
: 1

Hours of Work
: shifts of hours per 3 weeks

Relief
:
No

Float
:
No

Field Hours
:
Yes

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

Travel Required
:
No

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

• Five (5) years experience as a nurse practitioner

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Assessment skills

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions

• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• May be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner Relocation Grant of up to $40,000