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
- Nursing diploma
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Decision making skills
- Sound clinical judgment skills
- Knowledge in population and public health concepts
- Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
- Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice
- Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
- Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
- Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access)
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills
- Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles
- Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Valid driver's license, where required
- High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
- High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
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
- Coach, mentor and develop others
- Handle difficult issues using conflict resolution skills
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
- Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
