Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011859

Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Combined Medical&Surgical Intensive Care Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 22, 2027

FTE: 0.55

Shift Information: Days, Nights

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care within a client- and family-centered model. Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN conducts assessments, develops and implements care plans, provides health education, and supports clients across diverse social, economic, cultural, and age groups. The RN practices in accordance with the standards of the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS), the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Decision making skills
• Organizational skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts
• Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans 
• Demonstrated clinical competency
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
• Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Makes independent clinical judgment based on evidence based best practice

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized