Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9011359

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: General Surgical Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.76

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 29 shifts of 11.78 hours per 12 weeks

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

• 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

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

Other Information

• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Valid driver's license, where required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized