Nurse B - Registered Nurse

Position #: 9007270

Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 02, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse is an integral member of the PHC team, providing and coordinating initial, continuing, and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC site. The PHC Nurse promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. The PHC Nurse works alongside physicians, clinic staff, and other health care professionals to promote quality health care outcomes, while working with established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. PHC Nurse initiates and/or participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site. The PHC Nurse plays a key role in quality improvement in the function of the clinic, primary health supports offered in the community and supports linkages between primary and secondary health care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in case management is an asset
• Minimum one year of recent nursing experience in a clinic-based setting required

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Facilitation skills
• Public relations skills
• Intermediate - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of the prevention and management of chronic diseases
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Systems thinking approach to health care delivery
• Enhanced knowledge of stable chronic diseases as well cardiovascular disease
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
• Knowledge and application of quality improvement principles, tools, and outcomes
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in time management
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Ability to act independently/work independently/make decisions autonomously
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based research and clinical practice
• Demonstrated clinical competency

Other Information

• Kamsack is located approximately 83 km northeast of Yorkton
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Travel within the region and provincially
• Experience in a community-based setting (Public Health, Home Care) is an asset.
• For more information on the town of Kamsack please visit http://www.kamsack.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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.