Job Description

Position # 001669

Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Outlook & District Health Centre

City/Town: Outlook

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: No

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 Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Makes independent clinical judgment based on evidence based best practice
• Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
• Demonstrated clinical competency
• "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "
• Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
• Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Working knowledge in health promotion
• Knowledge in LEAN management system

Other Information

• 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
• Outlook is located approximately 94 km south of Saskatoon
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Outlook please visit https://townofoutlook.ca/
• Provincial posting open to SUN members – SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
• Valid driver's license, where required

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.