Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011958

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 22, 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

• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• 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
• Practices within Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics