Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse (RPN/RN) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients. 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. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Requirements
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Basic Communication skills
- Advanced Organizational skills
- Basic Mediation skills
- Basic Decision making skills
- Basic Counseling skills
- Advanced Interpersonal skills
- Advanced Assessment skills
- Basic Facilitation skills
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
- Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
- Ability to be flexible and willing to change
- Knowledge of the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
- Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
- Must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
- Must bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Responsibilities
- Assessing patient care needs
- Planning patient care
- Implementing patient care
- Documenting patient care
- Evaluating patient care needs
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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Career Level
Mid Level
