Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
About The Position
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. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
- Organizational skills
- Decision making skills
- Time management skills
- Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills
- Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
- Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
- Demonstrated clinical competency
- Working knowledge in health promotion
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
- Knowledge in population and public health concepts
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
- High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
- Valid driver's license, where required
Nice To Haves
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
- Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
Responsibilities
- Conducts assessments
- Develops and implements care plans
- Provides health education
- Supports clients across diverse social, economic, cultural, and age groups
- Accurate observation/documentation of patient related info
- Makes independent clinical judgment based on evidence based best practice
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
- Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles
- Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
- Coach, mentor and develop others
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
