Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011406

Expected Start Date: July 15, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Cypress Regional Hospital

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 14, 2028

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

• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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