Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position # : 9011862

Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Combined Medical&Surgical Intensive Care Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 31, 2027

FTE: 0.55

Shift Information: Days, Nights

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 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 Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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