Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe and evidence-based nursing care within a client- and family-centered model. The role includes conducting assessments, developing care plans, and offering health education to clients across diverse backgrounds. A Nursing diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is required, along with registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan. The position requires excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
• High level of accuracy in health assessment and nursing diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care.
• Conducts assessments and develops care plans.
• Cooperates with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Decision making skills

Sound clinical judgment skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Effective interpersonal relationship skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Nursing diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access)

Job description

Job Description

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.

Education

• Nursing diploma
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Sound clinical judgment skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands.
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts
• Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
• Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
• Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served

Other Information

• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• 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
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)