Description
Position #: 9010344
Expected Start Date:August 03, 2026
Union:SUN
Facility:Cypress Regional Hospital
City/Town:Swift Current
Department:Integrated Nursing Unit
Type:Full-time regular
FTE:1
Shift Information:Days, Nights, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation:Per 4 weeks:
- 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
- 1 shifts of 8 hours
Relief:No
Float:No
Hours of Work:Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required:No
Job Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care within a client- and family-centered model. Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN conducts assessments, develops and implements care plans, provides health education, and supports clients across diverse social, economic, cultural, and age groups. The RN practices in accordance with the standards of the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS), the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Human Resources Exemption:No
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Other Education and Training
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills
- Decision making skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
- "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
- Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.
- Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
- Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Working knowledge in health promotion
- Knowledge in critical thinking processes
- Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
- Makes independent clinical judgment based on evidence based best practice
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills
- Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge in population and public health concepts
- Demonstrated clinical competency
- Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
Other Information
- High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
- Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
- High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
- Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Valid driver's license, where required
- For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/