Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Make independent judgments with evidence-based practice/public health principles
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.