Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 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) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients/residents/clients (P/R/Cs). The RN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility, families and professionals associated with P/R/Cs care. The RN must promote effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms. The RN is expected to participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (Level C) - Heart and Stroke
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• ACLS training required upon hire
• Lead 2 training

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Coordination skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)