Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011360

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, Posted until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: General Surgical Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 05, 2027

FTE: 0.53

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 20 shifts of 11.78 hours per 12 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

• Nursing diploma
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Decision making skills
• Sound clinical judgment skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Valid driver's license, where required
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• 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.