Nurse Practitioner - Local Agency Contract Regina, Saskatchewan

ROLE: Nurse Practitioner - Local Agency Contract Regina, Saskatchewan

2026 Start Date

Wage: $110/hr

Accommodations Reimbursed

Up to Full Time Hours Available

CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE

HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences. Our team of Hero Care healthcare professionals across Canada is growing rapidly and we would love for you to be a part of our team!

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Extended Class License in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan
• Current CPR

Experience

• Minimum one year recent experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be certified as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Skills & Ability

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft office applications, hospital software applications.
• Ability to think critically and multitask in a high-pressure situation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member; establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team, and exercise judgment by participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to college standards.
• Behavior consistent with the clinic's Standards of Performance and ICCARE values.

Basic Responsibilities

• Performs according to the Standards of Professional Practice set out by the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan and in compliance with the policies, procedures and standards of the Clinic.
• Accepts clinical responsibility and professional accountability for the care delivered to assigned patients.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, fulfilling responsibilities as a member of the nursing discipline.
• Complies with The Ethical Framework for the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan

Specific Duties

• Collecting detailed health histories of patients
• Assessing mental health and managing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
• Assessing symptoms and diagnosing common acute and chronic conditions like respiratory infections, diabetes, hypertension, or mental health issues.
• Prescribing medications where appropriate, including controlled substances, based on your scope of practice and in compliance with Saskatchewan regulations
• Arranging laboratory tests, imaging, or referrals to specialists when necessary.
• Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and heart disease through regular telehealth check-ins, adjusting care plans as needed. Providing education on lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, and medication adherence to help patients manage their chronic conditions
• Educating patients about disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, vaccination, and self-care strategies.
• Scheduling follow-up appointments to assess progress, address new concerns, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborating with patients to use remote monitoring tools (e.g., blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors) to track their health status and intervene if necessary.
• When appropriate, referring patients who need immediate physical intervention to emergency care facilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Must comply with Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
• Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
• Must maintain Registered Nurse Extended class license with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan
• Health and Safety Policies & Procedures