Role overview

Description

Position #: 9011492

Expected Start Date:August 31, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Eston Health Centre

City/Town:Eston

Department:Chronic Resident Unit

Type:Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:August 31, 2027

FTE:0.5

Shift Information:Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation:14 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required:No

Job Description:Reporting to the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse is an integral member of the PHC team, providing and coordinating initial, continuing, and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC site. The PHC Nurse promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. The PHC Nurse works alongside physicians, clinic staff, and other health care professionals to promote quality health care outcomes, while working with established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. PHC Nurse initiates and/or participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site. The PHC Nurse works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on competent assessment knowledge and skills. The PHC Nurse plays a key role in quality improvement in the function of the clinic, primary health supports offered in the community and supports linkages between primary and secondary health care.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Experience

Experience in a community based, multidisciplinary setting
Previous experience in chronic disease management would be an asset
Experience in case management is an asset
Minimum one year of recent nursing experience in a clinic-based setting required

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

Nursing diploma is acceptable
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the impact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease
Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Knowledge in time management
Demonstrates efficient use of resources
Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
Demonstrated understanding of the prevention and management of chronic diseases
Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation skills.
Ability to use a variety of assessment procedures and interviewing skills
Knowledge of traditional care needs of patients of First Nations, Metis ancestry
Ability to apply evidence-based decision making
Ability to apply advanced computer skills
Systems thinking approach to health care delivery
Knowledge in LEAN management system
Knowledge in critical thinking processes
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated clinical competency
Knowledge and application of quality improvement principles, tools, and outcomes
Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
Ability to adapt to and implement change

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized