registered nurse - Canada - Saskcancer

Description

RHA Job Number: GO Number of Vacancies: 1 Profession: Registered Nurse Organization: Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Facility Name: CARE SERVICES - SASKATOON Department: SYSTEMIC THERAPY & OUTPATIENT SERVICES Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Casual Posting Date: April 22, 2024 Closing Date: April 29, :30 Rate of Pay: Pay Band 6 $38.580 to $ step range) Union: SGEU-SCA

Job Description

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.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
• Licensed with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)

Job Description

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.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
• Licensed with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)

• Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to teach and present information to persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements required for starting IV lines, giving medications, assisting with medical procedures etc.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications
• Considerable Judgment and problem solving ability is required to identify, analyze and define problems and select the most appropriate solution to rectify them.
• Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short or long term goals
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and ability to apply clinical knowledge in practice.

• Oncology Nursing Certification is an asset

Additional Information

Expected Start Date: May 14, 2024
FTE: 0.00

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