A - Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00727624-5
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Registered Nurse
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• SASKATCHEWAN HOSPITAL
• Department:
• FORENSICS - EAST RIVER VIEW
• Employment Type:
• Temporary
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• November 3, 2023
• Closing Date:
• November 3, 2024 17:00
• Hours of Work:
• In a 4 week rotation: 1 shift of 8.00 hours, 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $38.580 to $50.070 (6 step range)
• Union:
• SUN

Reporting to the Nursing Unit Manager or designate, the Staff Nurse is responsible for patient assessment, problem identification and care planning, the delivery and evaluation of nursing care within the framework of the primary care concept.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) or Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Advanced assessment skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Counseling skills
• Facilitation skills
• Mediation skills

The ability to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications, the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations, psychiatric conditions, demonstrated competency in comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning and treatment is preferred. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: November 6, 2023
Expected Up To Date: October 7, 2024
FTE®: 1.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.