Job Description

Position # 149054

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Cypress Regional Hospital

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 30, 2027

FTE: 0.47

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 6 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks

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

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
• Decision making skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Valid driver's license, where required
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.