Nurse B - Unit Coordinator

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Battleford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated nurse to join their Chronic Resident Unit in Battleford. This full-time role involves providing specialized clinical expertise and leadership within a collaborative environment, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. Candidates must hold a relevant nursing degree and be registered or eligible with the appropriate nursing colleges. Competitive salary range offered with opportunities for recruitment and retention incentives.

Qualifications

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Knowledge of MDS assessment/resident assessment protocols (RAPS).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized clinical expertise and support to the care team.
• Ensure the highest standard of care is provided to patients and families.
• Act in a leadership role for patient care coordination.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Nursing diploma

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing diploma

Job description

Position #: 123843

Expected Start Date: January 19, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Battlefords District Care Centre

City/Town: Battleford

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 28 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

Ensures the highest standard of care and services are provided to the patients and families. As an experienced practitioner, the incumbent acts in a leadership role to provide specialized clinical expertise, coordination, teaching, and support to the care team which includes the patient, family members, and interdisciplinary team members within a collaborative environment.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Assessment skills
• Basic - Leadership skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Coordination skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of MDS assessment/resident assessment protocols (RAPS)
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Battleford is located approximately 142 km northwest of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the town of Battleford please visit https://www.battleford.ca/