Position #: 164937

Expected Start Date: August 10, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town: Kindersley

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 09, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Health Care Administrator, this position is a resource and advisor to the nursing team on professional nursing practice. Primary responsibilities include advising on nursing related topics, including the requirements of Acute and Long Term Care policies and programs, and providing on-site consultation and support to the Acute and Long Term Care nursing teams. The resource nurse will collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to improve patient centered care and promote inter-professional practice. Strategies include identification of evidence based best practices and tools for risk assessment and management. Further, the resource nurse advocates for advances in the delivery of patient and resident care services. The resource nurse works collaboratively with Patient Care Management and Teams, Quality Services, Clinical Nursing Education and other regional partners to ensure that best, leading and evidence-based practices are used to provide high quality, safe care. This position is responsible for assisting with quality improvement work within nursing services and education within the nursing team.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience working acute and long term care.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to supervise and teach licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel
• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Ability to organize work load demands
• Ability to apply system-level thinking in evaluating nursing practice/process. 
• Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
• Ability to identify opportunity for improvement and act as a change agent
• Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
• Knowledge in evaluating and leading process improvement projects
• Ability to apply principles and techniques to achieve optimum resident care
• Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other care providers
• Ability to maintain client/patient/resident confidentiality

Other Information

• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.

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. 

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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.