Job Description

Position # 099107

Union: SUN

Facility: Creighton Community Health Centre

City/Town: Creighton

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. Travel in the Creighton/Denare Beach area required. Valid driver's license required. Fleet vehicle available.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care. Active participation in the model of care that integrates quality improvement principles, lean methodology, best practice, advanced technology and patient family centered care. Responsible for promoting organizational mission, vision and values by providing safe quality nursing care to clients.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Knowledge and Abilities

• Possess effective communication skills with the ability to relate to individuals
• Ability to deal with clients in their homes and adapt to frequent changes
• Demonstration of efficiency and a calm manner in providing nursing services
• Demonstrate empathy/concern & interest in providing care for home care clients

Other Information

• Creighton is located approximately 2 km south of Flin Flon
• 2 years related experience in community or geriatric nursing preferred
• Be physically fit and able to perform duties as outlined
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the town of Creighton please visit http://www.townofcreighton.ca/

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.