Nurse a

2 months ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Health Careers in Saskatchewan Full time
Job Description

Position #: 197661

Expected Start Date: September 01, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Pediatric Hemodialysis

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2025

FTE: 0.54

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Hours of Work: 24 shifts of 10.1 hours per 12 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager(s) of Nursing, the RN will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of patient care within the Pediatric Hemodialysis unit. This will include supporting and administration of hemodialysis therapy, administration of day medicine infusions, and providing clinical support of other acute care pediatric areas when needed.

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Previous experience in acute care pediatric nursing is preferred
  • Experience in hemodialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy is an asset
  • Two (2) years experience in Acute Care

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Care of the Patient with Kidney Disease training
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

  • Basic - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Time management skills
  • Basic - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
  • Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment required.
  • Ability to be flexible

Skills

  • Pediatric Emergency Assmt Rec & Stabilization

Other Information

  • Provincial posting open to SUN members - SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
  • Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
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