Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse - SHA-Cypress Reg Hosp-Integrated Nursing Unit

Position #: 9010354

Expected Start Date: 

Union: SUN

Facility: Cypress Regional Hospital

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Hours of Work: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: 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

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Nursing.

Licenses

• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, where required by the job
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) – Level C Health Care Provider (HCP) or equivalent.

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Demonstrated clinical competency
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge & Abilities

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

Other Information

• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired. 
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority