Registered Nurse

• Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3-week rotation: 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours
• Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 6, $38.58 to $50.07 (6 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high quality holistic nursing care to oncology patients during their entire cancer care experience including: assessment, intervention, treatment coordination and administration, teaching, counselling, support and follow-up. This position reports to a Site Manager or Provincial Manager within the Care Services Division; however, different reporting mechanisms may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
• Oncology Nursing Certification is an asset

Memberships

• Licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).

Skills

• Relevant clinical knowledge and ability to apply clinical knowledge in practice.
• Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short- or long-term goals.
• Considerable judgment and problem-solving ability is required to identify, analyze and define problems and select the most appropriate solution to rectify them.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements required for starting IV lines, giving medications, assisting with medical procedures etc.
• Ability to teach and present information to persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.