Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is accountable for the provision of safe and total resident care. They provide direct resident care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in keeping with the philosophy and policies and procedures of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The incumbent coordinates and gives functional direction to Licensed Practical Nurses, Continuing Care Aide and Recreational staff positions, each of whom is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and quality nursing care. He or she may seek direction as needed from the Clinical Manager/designate regarding the resolution of nursing and/or facility issues that occur in the off hours. These positions have been created in an effort to proactively recruit staff to the La Ronge Health Centre in advance of operationalizing the new facility. As such, this position will be supernumerary for a period of time and may be floated to other units in accordance with Article 45.01 (a).
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
- Demonstrate sound judgement
- Must be in good mental health in order to concentrate on direct client care
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent management, leadership, organizational and decision making skills
- Ability to work in a computerized environment
- Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and initiative
Responsibilities
- Provision of safe and total resident care.
- Provide direct resident care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinate and give functional direction to Licensed Practical Nurses, Continuing Care Aide and Recreational staff positions.
- Seek direction as needed from the Clinical Manager/designate regarding the resolution of nursing and/or facility issues that occur in the off hours.
- May be floated to other units in accordance with Article 45.01 (a).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
