Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011953

Expected Start Date: November 01, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Emergency

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 20, 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

• Organizational skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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