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 Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
- Decision making skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills
- Working knowledge in health promotion
- Demonstrated clinical competency
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
- Knowledge in population and public health concepts
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
- Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
- Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
- Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
- Valid driver's license, where required
- 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
- Accurate observation/documentation of patient related info
- Makes independent clinical judgment based on evidence based best practice
- Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands
- Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
- Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
- Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
