Position #: 089478
Expected Start Date: To be determined
Union: SUN
Facility: Tisdale Hospital
City/Town: Tisdale
Department: Home Nursing
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: Yes
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
Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
Proficient in referrals, assessment, counseling, and care planning
Knowledge in evidence-based research
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
Demonstrates self-direction, decision making & attention to detail
Possess effective communication skills with the ability to relate to individuals
Knowledge in policy and procedure development and quality assurance initiatives
Cognizant of patient safety in dev. of clinical documentation/implementation
Awareness of the capabilities of nursing services in the home care setting
Knowledge in health care supplies and equipment
Ability to implement, utilize & evaluate best practice models of client care
Knowledge in philosophy and principles of holistic health care
Ability to maintain client/patient/resident confidentiality
Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers
Makes judgements on the basis of critical thinking and problem-solving criteria
Other Information
Providing clinical experience including assessment and care planning for clients
Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort
For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
