Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

Position #: 086985
Expected Start Date: Open Until Filled
Union: SUN
Facility: Carlyle Community Services Building
City/Town: Carlyle
Department: Home Nursing
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Home Care Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: Yes
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/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.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
• Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Carlyle is located approximately 200 km east of Regina
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Carlyle please visit https://www.townofcarlyle.com/
• No guaranteed hours

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.