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.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Nursing diploma
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Time management skills
- Decision making skills
- Organizational skills
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands
- Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
- Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
- Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
- Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles
- Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info
- Makes independent clinical judgment based on evidence based best practice
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge in population and public health concepts
- Demonstrated clinical competency
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Working knowledge in health promotion
- High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
- Valid driver's license, where required
- Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
- High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
- Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care within a client- and family-centered model
- Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Conduct assessments
- Develop and implement care plans
- Provide health education
- Support clients across diverse social, economic, cultural, and age groups
- Practice in accordance with the standards of the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Practice in accordance with the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
- Practice in accordance with the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
