Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
About The Position
Reporting to the Provincial MAID Program Manager, the Registered Nurse will facilitate the flow of care for patients and families engaging with the MAID program. Working to the full scope of their practice, function to assess, prioritize, plan, implement and problem solve aspects of the initiation of care associated to the request and provision of medical assistance in dying. The RN makes judgements on the basis of critical thinking and problem solving criteria while working within established standard practices and legislative requirements. Advocates and supports patients and their families in the request to received medical assistance in dying and works to facilitate a seamless patient journey. Provides information about medical assistance in dying to any interested patient or family and attends to provision of MAID with practioners as indicated. As a member of the Provincial MAID Program they are responsible for ensuring collaborative, professional and respectful relationships with patients, chosen families, colleagues and all other provincial interactions and engagement. The RN promotes and supports the Saskatchewan Health Authority vision of patient and family centered care and embodies the mission, vision and core values.
Requirements
- Minimum one year experience in community and palliative care.
- Five (5) years acute care nursing experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS).
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
- Ability to travel when required.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing diploma is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the flow of care for patients and families engaging with the MAID program.
- Assess, prioritize, plan, implement and problem solve aspects of the initiation of care associated to the request and provision of medical assistance in dying.
- Make judgements on the basis of critical thinking and problem solving criteria while working within established standard practices and legislative requirements.
- Advocate and support patients and their families in the request to receive medical assistance in dying.
- Facilitate a seamless patient journey.
- Provide information about medical assistance in dying to any interested patient or family.
- Attend to provision of MAID with practitioners as indicated.
- Ensure collaborative, professional and respectful relationships with patients, chosen families, colleagues and all other provincial interactions and engagement.
- Promote and support the Saskatchewan Health Authority vision of patient and family centered care.
- Embody the mission, vision and core values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
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