Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients/residents/clients (P/R/Cs). The RN/RPN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility, families and professionals associated with P/R/Cs care. The RN/RPN must promote effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms. The RN/RPN is expected to participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of patients/residents/clients.
- Coordinating with all departments within the facility, families, and professionals associated with patient/resident/client care.
- Promoting effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms.
- Participating in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain professional competence.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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Career Level
Mid Level
