Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011710

Expected Start Date: October 17, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Day Surgery Pre- and Post-Operative Care

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

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

• Time management skills
• Decision making skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Valid driver's license, where required
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Practices within Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• No guaranteed hours