Registered Nurse in Lieu

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Wawota; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority invites applications for an RN/RPN at the Wawota Memorial Health Centre in Wawota, SK. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to residents, assess needs, develop and implement care plans, and document outcomes with accuracy.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines, engage families, and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain competency. This is a full-time temporary role with a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
• CRNS registration or eligibility is required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care for patients/residents/clients.
• Coordinate with facility departments, families and professionals.
• Promote effective communication and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable

Nursing diploma is acceptable

Job description

Position #

9015075

Expected Start Date

November 14, 2026

Union

SUN

Facility

Wawota Memorial Health Centre

City/Town

Wawota

Department

Long Term Care Nursing Unit

Type

Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date

December 31, 2026

FTE

1

Shift Information

Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours

Relief

No

Float

No

Hours of Work

Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

Salary or Pay Band

Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required

No

Job Description

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients/residents/clients (P/R/C). The RN/RPN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility, families and professionals associated with P/R/Cs care. The RN/RPN must promote effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms. The RN/RPN is expected to participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence.

Human Resources Exemption

No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
• Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing
• Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• For more information on the town of Wawota please visit https://wawota.com/
• Wawota is located approximately 150 km northeast of Estevan
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives