Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 091162

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Tisdale Hospital

City/Town: Tisdale

Department: Home Nursing

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 448 hours per 12 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Provides direct client care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Field Nurse is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe client care services and programs. Job description is available upon request.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates self-direction, decision making & attention to detail
• Makes judgements on the basis of critical thinking and problem solving criteria
• Proficient in referrals, assessment, counseling, and care planning 
• Knowledge in policy and procedure development and quality assurance initiatives
• Possess effective communication skills with the ability to relate to individuals
• Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers
• Ability to implement, utilize & evaluate best practice models of client care
• Knowledge in health care supplies and equipment
• Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care
• Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
• Cognizant of patient safety in dev. of clinical documentation/implementation 
• Awareness of the capabilities of nursing services in the home care setting
• Knowledge in evidence based research
• Ability to maintain client/patient/resident confidentiality
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such

Other Information

• Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Providing clinical experience including assessment and care planning for clients
• For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/