Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011405

Expected Start Date: September 06, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Cypress Regional Hospital

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.47

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 6 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks

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

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Valid driver's license, where required
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.