Job Description

Position #: 9010674

Expected Start Date: October 04, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: The Meadows

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Residential Care Unit-RN

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.55

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 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

Job Description: 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

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Valid driver's license, where required
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• 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.