Registered Nurse in Lieu

Position #: 9015075

Expected Start Date: November 14, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Wawota Memorial Health Centre

City/Town: Wawota

Department: Long Term Care Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients/residents/clients (P/R/C). The RN/RPN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility, families and professionals associated with P/R/Cs care. The RN/RPN must promote effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms. The RN/RPN is expected to participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Basic - Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
• Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing
• Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• For more information on the town of Wawota please visit https://wawota.com/
• Wawota is located approximately 150 km northeast of Estevan
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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.

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.