Nurse A - Registered Nurse

Number of Hours per Rotation: 9 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 A is responsible to The Nursing Unit Manager or Director of Nursing. The Registered Nurse A is responsible for maintaining a high standard of patient care in accordance with the vision, mission and philosophy of the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. As a member of The Nursing Department, The Registered Nurse A has the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive client centered care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 years acute care nursing including 1 year recent Emergency nursing required

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.

Other Education and Training

• Required to complete an Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners training
• Required to be SANE certified and maintain that certification
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or other trauma assessment course desired

Competencies

• Capability to lead self: Demonstrates character
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Sound clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to perform technical emergency nursing duties with skill and competence
• Ability to deal tactfully, non-judgmentally and effectively with people
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and pleasant manner.
• Ability to identify needs of sexually assaulted patients in a timely manner
• Ability to operate related equipment & carry out the duties of the position
• Committed to own professional growth and development
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Ability to use compassionate sensitive approach relating to victims & families
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
• ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, families.

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized