Registered Nurse
Health Careers in Sask
Closure Date: November 14, 2024 11:59 PM CST
Position #: 178543
Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union
Bargaining Unit: SGEU – Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
City/Town: Saskatoon
Facility: Saskatoon Cancer Centre
Department: Systemic Therapy & Outpatient Services
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Start Date: December 2, 2024
Expected End Date: June 2, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 6, $38.58 to $50.07 (6 step range)
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high quality holistic nursing care to oncology patients during their entire cancer care experience including: assessment, intervention, treatment coordination and administration, teaching, counselling, support and follow-up. This position reports to a Site Manager or Provincial Manager within the Care Services Division; however, different reporting mechanisms may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Nursing
- Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
- Oncology Nursing Certification is an asset
Memberships:
- Licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
Skills:
- Relevant clinical knowledge and ability to apply clinical knowledge in practice.
- Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short- or long-term goals.
- Considerable judgment and problem-solving ability is required to identify, analyze and define problems and select the most appropriate solution to rectify them.
- Accuracy of fine motor movements required for starting IV lines, giving medications, assisting with medical procedures etc.
- Ability to teach and present information to persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority.
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.