Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Valid driver's license, where required
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.