Clinical Nurse Leader
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a clinical practitioner who integrates experience, skills, and knowledge from nursing theory in the provision of direct patient/resident care, assessment of needs, clinical problem solving, and patient/resident and student/staff education. The CNL will contribute to the development of knowledge and the improvement of practice for an identified client population (ie Acute Care, ER, LTC). The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years exp. in the area of psychiatric and/or general nursing practice
- Experience in a community rural setting
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Creative problem solving in an open and resourceful manner
- Knowledge of quality improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of current trends/issues/perspectives of nursing in the clinical area
- Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
- Knowledge in process of policy and procedure development
- Ability to be self motivated
- Knowledge in communication techniques and approaches
- Knowledge in leadership strategies
- Ability to adapt to ever changing environments
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
- Knowledge of the role of the specific clinical area with in the health system
- Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provision of direct patient/resident care
- Assessment of needs
- Clinical problem solving
- Patient/resident and student/staff education
- Contribute to the development of knowledge and the improvement of practice for an identified client population (ie Acute Care, ER, LTC)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
