Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 002618

Expected Start Date:

Union: SUN

Facility: Rosetown Health Centre

City/Town: Rosetown

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

Relief: No

Float: No

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 Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Valid driver's license, where required
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• No guaranteed Hours