Registered Nurse

Closure Date: Oct 15, 2024 11:59 AM CST

Position #: 186086

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Facility: Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Department: Clinical Research

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: Oct 29, 2024

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Job Description: 

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: 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.

Hiring Manager: 

•  Dwernychuk, Lynn