Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011087

Expected Start Date: September 30, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Operating Room

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 19, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 12 weeks:

• 30 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 12 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

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Working knowledge in health promotion
• 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
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
• Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
• Demonstrated clinical competency

Other Information

• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• 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