Registered Nurse

Wascana; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Wascana is seeking a compassionate nurse to provide direct medical care and treatment within the Regina Correctional Centre and White Birch Remand Unit. The role involves maintaining patient records, promoting preventive health measures, and addressing medical emergencies as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

The successful candidate must be actively registered (or eligible) with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of

Qualifications

• Active registration (eligible for registration) with CRN or SRN in Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric theories and intervention strategies.
• Understanding of drug/alcohol withdrawal indicators and effects.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care and treatment to patients in RCC and WB Remand Unit.
• Maintain accurate patient records and promote preventive health measures.
• Respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies with appropriate interventions and assess conditions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Education

RN or RPN registration in Saskatchewan

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Community Safety has a career opportunity for a self-confident, positive role model to work in Regina at the Regina Correctional Centre and White Birch Remand Unit in a permanent- Part-time Nurse position. The Ministry of Community Safety is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government.

We are seeking a compassionate, respectful and empathetic individual, eager to contribute in a positive way to the challenges of working in a Correctional Centre/ Youth Centre - a professional who will commit to teamwork and collaboration through their effective communication and interpersonal skills. Our candidate of choice will work with a team of healthcare professionals to provide direct medical care and treatment to both male (RCC) and/or female (WB) patients. You will maintain accurate patient records, actively promote preventative health measures, respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies with appropriate interventions and assess medical and mental conditions, making referrals as needed.

To be considered for this position you will be actively registered (eligible for registration) with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (RPN), or the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (RN). You must have knowledge of medical and psychiatric theories and related intervention strategies; drug/alcohol withdrawal indicators and effects; communicable diseases in a correctional population; public health issues and risk factors, and knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs, values and perspectives. The successful candidate will work day, evening, and weekend shifts.Shifts can be a combination of 8 hours or 12 hours. As we operationalize this role, the hours of work may include day, evening, and night shifts.

The successful candidate must be an advocate for their patients; be honest and reliable; must treat everyone with dignity and respect and be committed to the pursuit of excellence; exhibit leadership and professionalism; embrace diversity and equality and be responsible and accountable.

Learn more about Corrections & Policing, go to: Saskatchewan Corrections | Careers in Law Enforcement | Government of Saskatchewan