Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

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

Relief: Yes

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: Under the direction of the Manager of Nursing, the RN will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for Orthopedics.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge is commonly obtained through previous experience in Orthopedics.
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Knowledge of nursing principles, methods and techniques in Orthopedics.
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Experience in nursing services relating to the care of surgery patients

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized