Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 000341

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Kyle Health Centre

City/Town: Kyle

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Relief: No

Float: No

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

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing

Licenses

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

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible to be registered with RPNAS (Reg Psych Nurses Assoc of Sask)
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Kyle is located approximately 72 km north of Swift Current
• For more information on the town of Kyle please visit https://kyle.ca/
• Valid driver's license, where required
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• No guaranteed hours