Nurse A

Position #: 089478

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Tisdale Hospital

City/Town: Tisdale

Department: Home Nursing

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

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

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

Other Information

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