Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

Position # : 165998

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, Posted until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Spiritwood and District Health Complex

City/Town: Spiritwood

Department: Primary Care Sites - Collaborative Emergency Centre

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Primary Health Care Manager and in collaboration with the primary health care clinicians and team, this position supports effective relationships between the client and the health care team. This position works within the RN competencies as defined by the SRNA to assist in the triage, assessment, management and disposition of stable and unstable clients seeking care at the CEC primary care clinic.

The RN is capable of working collaboratively within the PHC team to provide urgent / emergent care to patients across the lifespan. The responsibility for client management in a CEC is a shared responsibility between the RN, paramedic and the on-line physician. During the daytime CEC service the RN will collaborate with the local team, local MD, and local NP to provide client care.

During the Night time CEC service, it is a requirement that the RN, in collaboration with the paramedic, will assess the patient in collaboration with the on-line physician.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Trauma Nursing Core Course Instructor certificate (TNCC)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certificate (CTAS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Nursing diploma is acceptable

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)

Other Information

For more information on the town of Spiritwood please visit http://townofspiritwood.ca/

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Spiritwood is located approximately 126 km west of Prince Albert

Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS

No guaranteed Hours

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.