Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Number of Hours per Rotation: 25 shifts of 11.78 hours per 12 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 (RN) provides safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care within a client- and family-centered model. Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN conducts assessments, develops and implements care plans, provides health education, and supports clients across diverse social, economic, cultural, and age groups. The RN practices in accordance with the standards of the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS), the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Nursing diploma
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Decision making skills
• Sound clinical judgment skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
• "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards

Other Information

• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Valid driver's license, where required
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized