Nurse B - Registered Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• 5 years acute care nursing experience

Education

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

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Change management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in principles of adult education
• Ability to foster the skills of other staff members
• In-depth knowledge to assess and manage acute and chronically ill patients
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Competencies: Leadership Skills
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking
• ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, families.
• Ability to facilitate teamwork is essential
• Ability to do research and apply knowledge related to current best practice
• Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals
• Establish and maintain good communication patterns
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
• Expertise in medical nursing, technical skills, and psychosocial aspects of care
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships
• Ability to maintain composure during periods of high stress

Other Information

• Experience in teaching is an asset
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives