Position #: 091162
Expected Start Date: To be determined
Union: SUN
Facility: Tisdale Hospital
City/Town: Tisdale
Department: Home Nursing
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 448 hours per 12 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Provides direct client care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Field Nurse is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe client care services and programs. Job description is available upon request.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Other Education and Training
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
Problem solving skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Demonstrates self-direction, decision making & attention to detail
Makes judgements on the basis of critical thinking and problem solving criteria
Proficient in referrals, assessment, counseling, and care planning
Knowledge in policy and procedure development and quality assurance initiatives
Possess effective communication skills with the ability to relate to individuals
Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers
Ability to implement, utilize & evaluate best practice models of client care
Knowledge in health care supplies and equipment
Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care
Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
Cognizant of patient safety in dev. of clinical documentation/implementation
Awareness of the capabilities of nursing services in the home care setting
Knowledge in evidence based research
Ability to maintain client/patient/resident confidentiality
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
Other Information
Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Providing clinical experience including assessment and care planning for clients
For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/
