About The Role

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Min. 3 years RN exp. in Emergency, Acute, LTC, Continuing Care, Primary Care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Required Education and Training

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Preferred Education and Training

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Competencies

Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Leadership skills
Advanced - Problem solving skills
Advanced - Research skills
Advanced - Decision making skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Able to practice autonomously within SHA policies, clinical practice guidelines
Ability to work independently
Communicates through therapeutic relationships, client and family education
Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centred care
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Ability to follow safe work practices
Demonstrates leadership abilities
Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
Demonstrates capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments
Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Recognizes the need for holistic care for individuals, families, and groups
Demonstrates skills in safety initiatives and service innovation
Demonstrates skills in clinical governance, research-informed practice
Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
Respects Indigenous health priorities, community context, client values
Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
Knowledge of the population health approach and social determinants of health
Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
Ability to evaluate data to problem-solve and lead to quality improvement
Knowledge of trauma informed practice
Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management

Other Information

Wadena is located approximately 140 km west of Yorkton
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Travel required
For more information on the town of Wadena please visit https://townofwadena.com/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)