Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 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 (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

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing

Licenses

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

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Decision making skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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