Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Previous experience must include at least 1 year in Emergency nursing
• Min 1 yr recent clinical experience in Critical Care, MI, OR, or IR
• One (1) of which must be experience in the Adult Endoscopy clinical area
• Experience in critical care is an asset
• Requires extensive knowledge & experience within all Medical Imaging modalities

Education

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Other Education and Training

• Completion of Vascular Access certification within 2 years of commencement
• Certification in Critical Care, OR, or equivilent in Interventional Rad an asset

Competencies

• Problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
• Demonstrated knowledge of current SHA Vascular Access protocols and policies
• Skilled in the initiation/management of IV therapy & medications
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to Intravenous contrast
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to anesthesia
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to assess client responses during MI and IR procedures
• Skilled wtih cardiac monitoring equipment & related medications for imaging
• Skilled in clinical techniques/use of equipment & supplies in IR setting
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to procedural sedation
• Knowledge of HIPA

Other Information

• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Some call back may be required occasionally. Subject to review and evaluation
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized