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
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Decision making skills
- Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
- Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
- Working knowledge in health promotion
- Knowledge in population and public health concepts
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
- Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
- Demonstrated clinical competency
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills
- Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
- Registered/eligible to be registered with RPNAS (Reg Psych Nurses Assoc of Sask)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
- High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
Responsibilities
- Conducts assessments
- Develops and implements care plans
- Provides health education
- Supports clients across diverse social, economic, cultural, and age groups
- 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
- 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
- Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
