Nurse B - Clinical Resource Nurse

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is responsible for promoting the Mission, Vision and Values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority through the provision of safe quality nursing care to clients. The Clinical Resource Nurse educates, mentors and supports unit staff, promotes patient safety, occupational health and safety and quality improvement on the unit.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years recent Medical/Surgical/Acute Care nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Demonstrates knowledge to assess and manage acute and chronically ill patients
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Knowledge in principles of adult education
• Demonstrates expertise in medical nursing
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge in psychosocial aspects of care
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Knowledge of current trends/issues/perspectives of nursing in the clinical area
• Ability to foster the skills of other staff members
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leadership such as Charge/Clinical Coordinator/Educator an asset
• Observation experience and/or ICU experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority through the provision of safe quality nursing care to clients.
• Educate, mentor and support unit staff.
• Promote patient safety, occupational health and safety and quality improvement on the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level