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Nurse a - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

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December 17 2024
Expected expiry date: December 27 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Health, Medical,
Saskatoon, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 31907
  • Job Category Diagnostic Imaging
  • Posting Date 12/16/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Royal University Hospital
  • Apply Before 12/27/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: JS165623-2

Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: General Radiography

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 03, 2025

FTE: 0.14

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 2 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

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 Medical Imaging nurse's role requires a high level of knowledge, expertise and independence. The department provides services to a wide variety of patients with diverse needs and about whom information may be limited. Medical Imaging nurses routinely start or check peripheral IVs, assess ports, administer medications, monitor vital signs, suction patients, insert foleys and help patients with their personal needs. The nurse also informs the technologist or radiologist of any unusual patient needs and performs specialized nursing duties, such as administering IV sedation or analgesia during special procedures and closely monitoring patients with cardiac/pulse oximeters. Medical Imaging departments call on nurses to care for patients transported from intensive care, patients in emergency situations and pediatric patients and others needing sedation. Patients receiving interventional procedures, within Medical Imaging, are recovered by the Medical Imaging nursing staff.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Two (2) years experience in Acute Care

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Basic - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in the care of patients in medical imaging nursing

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
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.