Nurse B - Donor Coordinator

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Saskatoon is seeking a part-time Clinical Practitioner to enhance the organ donation process. The role requires integrating nursing experience and guiding families through complex donation procedures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have at least five years of acute care experience. The compensation ranges from $42.040 to $52.440 per hour. Flexible shifts included, with a commitment to optimizing organ yield for transplantation.

Qualifications

• 5 years acute care nursing experience.
• 1 year clinical experience in organ/tissue donation/transplantation.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).

Responsibilities

• Integrate experience, skills, and knowledge from nursing theory and adult learning.
• Guide each step of the donation process including donor identification and consent.
• Provide family follow-up and support post donation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Nursing diploma

Job description

Position #: 205802

Expected Start Date: May 11, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Organ Donation

Type: Part‑time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description: The Clinical Practitioner who integrates experience, skills and knowledge from nursing theory and principles of adult learning and thrives to make a difference. Our mandate includes increasing public awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, education of health care professionals, and ensuring a safe and effective donation and transplant system in Saskatchewan. The Deceased Donor Coordinator guides each step of the donation process including donor identification through referral indicators, donor suitability assessment, declaration, approach and consent with families, to the medical donor management optimizing organ and tissue yield for recipient transplantation. After each donation there is family follow‑up and support and information transfer with donation and recipient programs.

Experience

• 5 years acute care nursing experience
• 1 year clinical experience in organ/tissue donation/transplantation

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice

Knowledge and Abilities

• Able to handle complex issues concurrently while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/