Nurse B - Clinical Resource Nurse

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is responsible for promoting the Mission, Vision and Values of the Health Authority through the provision of safe quality nursing care to clients. The Clinical Resource Nurse educates, mentors and supports unit staff, promotes patient safety, occupational health and safety and quality improvement on the unit.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in leadership
• Five (5) years clinical experience in the specific department/area

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Other Education and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Other specialty certificates related to the clinical program area as required
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Leadership skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Expertise in medical nursing, technical skills, and psychosocial aspects of care
• Ability to maintain composure during periods of high stress
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to facilitate teamwork is essential
• Ability to do research and apply knowledge related to current best practice
• Knowledge in adult education
• In-depth knowledge to assess and manage acute and chronically ill patients
• Establish and maintain good communication patterns
• Ability to foster the skills of other staff members
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Judgment to collaboratively plan, implement, & evaluate program dev. activities
• Ability to establish, positive interpersonal/consultative relationships
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Ability to be resourceful

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/