Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse - SHA-PHC RG5-Home Nursing
About The Position
Reporting to the Urban Primary Health Care Manager, the Registered Nurse is an integral member of the primary health care team, providing and coordinating initial, continuing and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC sites. This Registered Nurse promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards for case management practice. The Registered Nurse initiates and/or participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of Primary Health Care initiatives within the site. Home base for this position is: 2180 23rd Avenue (WRC). 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
- Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.
- Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Computer skills
- Facilitation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of the impact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease
- Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
- Proven conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Ability to apply evidence-based decision making
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to act independently/work independently/make decisions autonomously
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
- Systems thinking approach to health care delivery
- Demonstrated understanding of the prevention and management of chronic diseases
- Knowledge and application of quality improvement principles, tools, and outcomes
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Ability to work within a team setting
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Two years of recent nursing experience in a community based setting is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
- Experience in case management is an asset
- Community nursing experience is an asset
Responsibilities
- Providing and coordinating initial, continuing and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC sites.
- Promoting quality health care outcomes working within established standards for case management practice.
- Initiating and/or participating in community development initiatives.
- Participating in the evaluation of Primary Health Care initiatives within the site.
Benefits
- Travel allowance provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
