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Nurse a - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

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November 18 2024
Expected expiry date: November 29 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Weyburn, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 26601
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 11/17/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Weyburn Community Health Services Building
  • Apply Before 11/29/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 197385

Expected Start Date: December 29, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Mental Health General Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Hours of Work: 75 hours per 4 weeks

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: 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

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

Competencies

  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Basic - Assessment skills
  • Basic - Counseling skills
  • Basic - Mediation skills
  • Basic - Facilitation skills
  • Basic - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
  • Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
  • For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.