Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011953

Expected Start Date: October 04, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Emergency

Type: Full-time regular

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 (8 and 11.78 hours)

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
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Valid driver's license, where required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• 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