Position # : 9013316
Expected Start Date: September 11, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Wadena Hospital
City/Town: Wadena
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: September 30, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 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: No
Job Description: This Nurse Practitioner (NP) role provides autonomous, evidence-informed care across continuing care, long-term care, primary health care, acute care, urgent care, and emergency settings. The position will report to and work under the direction of a manager in one of the designated program areas. Practicing within Saskatchewan Health Authority policies, CRNS standards, and legislated NP scope, the NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, prescribes, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs authorized procedures, and evaluates care for clients with common acute illnesses, stable chronic conditions, urgent and emergent needs, and health promotion priorities as the most responsible provider (MRP). The NP works collaboratively with clients, families, physicians, multi-disciplinary teams, community partners, and managers to support safe, person-centred, culturally responsive, and coordinated care.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Required Education and Training
Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
Preferred Education and Training
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
Competencies
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Facilitation skills
Advanced - Decision making skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Leadership skills




Advanced - Problem solving skills
Advanced - Research skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education
Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
Knowledge of the population health approach and social determinants of health
Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
Demonstrates leadership abilities
Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
Demonstrates skills in safety initiatives and service innovation
Ability to evaluate data to problem-solve and lead to quality improvement
Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centred care
Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
Ability to follow protected work practices
Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
Knowledge of trauma informed practice
Ability to work independently
Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
Other Information
Travel required
Wadena is located approximately 140 km west of Yorkton
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
For more information on the town of Wadena please visit https://townofwadena.com/
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan