Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011956

Expected Start Date: October 25, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Emergency

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 25, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 12 weeks:

• 36 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 3 shifts of 8 hours

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

• 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

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

Other Information

• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Practices within Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Valid driver's license, where required
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.