REGISTERED NURSE/REGISTERED PSYCH NURSE

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00757500-1
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Registered Nurse
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• GAINSBOROUGH & AREA HEALTH CENTRE
• Department:
• GENERAL NURSING
• Employment Type:
• Temporary
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• April 23, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 4, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  149.36 hours per 4 week rotation
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $38.580 to $50.070 (6 step range)
• Union:
• SUN

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/Cs). 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.

Required Qualifications

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

• Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
• Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing, and/or patient care, and/or coordination of equipment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Interpersonal skills

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. This position may qualify for additional incentives.
Expected Start Date: May 13, 2024
Expected Up To Date: October 31, 2024
FTE®: 1.00