Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: V37215

Expected Start Date: May 05, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: General Medical Imaging Nursing

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.64

Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Standby

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

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

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to anesthesia
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to procedural sedation
• Skilled in clinical techniques/use of equipment & supplies in IR setting
• Ability to assess client responses during MI and IR procedures
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Regulations 
• Skilled wtih cardiac monitoring equipment & related medications for imaging
• Knowledge of HIPA
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to Intravenous contrast
• 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/
• Critical Care Certification or equivalent in Interventional Radiology an asset
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)