Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: V37215

Expected Start Date: November 03, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: General Radiography - Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 15, 2025

FTE: 0.64

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 9 shifts of 72 hours per 3 weeks; 8hr

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced (if applicable) during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

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: The Registered Nurse will function in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Responsibilities include education and preparation of clients (Pediatric and Adult) undergoing a variety of Medical Imaging procedures. The RN will assist the Radiologist/Specialist during procedures and perform direct nursing assessment and care as appropriate to ensure the safety of clients undergoing procedures. The RN will prepare for and respond to fluctuating workloads, unexpected critical situations, and the requirement to work in all modalities of Medical Imaging. The RN will collaborate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to continually evaluate the clients care and condition while in the Medical Imaging Departments.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1 year recent experience: CCU, Medical Imaging, Operating Room and/or IR.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Critical Care Nursing certificate (CCN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Skilled wtih cardiac monitoring equipment & related medications for imaging
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to procedural sedation
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to anesthesia
• Ability to assess client responses during MI and IR procedures
• Knowledge of HIPA
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to Intravenous contrast
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Regulations 
• Skilled in clinical techniques/use of equipment & supplies in IR setting
• Skilled in the initiation/management of IV therapy & medications

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Critical Care Certification or equivalent in Interventional Radiology an asset