Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Number of Hours per Rotation: 8 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

• Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
• Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Registered Nurse is accountable for the provision of safe client care. They provide direct client care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Direct and indirect nursing care and services are provided in the following areas: pediatrics, medicine, critical care, palliation, surgery, post anesthesia care, obstetrics, operating room, emergency, outpatient, and Central Processing and Distribution, gerintology (LTC Nursing).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Competencies

• Conflict resolution skills
• Leadership skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to be self motivated
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
• Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislation pertaining to area of practice
• Possess effective communication skills & ability to relate to all individuals
• Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments
• Ability to implement, utilize & evaluate best practice models of client care
• Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge in process of policy and procedure development

Other Information

• Willingness to maintain or obtain required competencies in practice
• Equivalent operating room experience will be considered
• For more information on the town of Nipawin please visit http://www.nipawin.com/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Nipawin is located approximately 93 km northeast of Melfort
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized