Job Description

Position #: 9010351

Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Cypress Regional Hospital

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours

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

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

Other Information

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