Position #: 087178
Expected Start Date: July 01, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Wawota Memorial Health Centre
City/Town: Wawota
Department: Chronic Resident Unit
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: February 01, 2027
FTE: 0.55
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation: 82.14 hours per 4 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients/residents/clients (P/R/C). The RN/RPN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility, families and professionals associated with P/R/Cs care. The RN/RPN must promote effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms. The RN/RPN is expected to participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Other Education and Training
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
- Basic - Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
- Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- For more information on the town of Wawota please visit https://wawota.com/
- Wawota is located approximately 150 km northeast of Estevan
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.
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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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
