Job Description

Position #

: JS180361-2

Expected Start Date:

June 02, 2025

Union:

SUN

Facility:

Meadow Lake Hospital

City/Town:

Meadow Lake

Department:

Palliative Care - Federal Funding

Type:

Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:

May 27, 2026

FTE:

0

Hours of Work:

7 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:

No

Float:

No

Field Hours:

No

Salary or Pay Band:

Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required:

Yes

:

Within the context of a client and family centered model and in accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics and the established vision and values of Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the Palliative Care Coordinator (PCC) provides assessment and access to a comprehensive range of high quality End-Of-Life-Care for patients admitted to palliative care services in any care setting and their family/supporters. Under the direction of the program area manager, the Palliative Care Coordinator designs, implements and evaluates palliative care services provided to clients in the Saskatchewan Health Authority

Human Resources Exemption:

No

Experience

3 yrs experience in Palliative Care (combo of acute and community preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable LEAP Certification (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life)

Competencies

Advanced - Assessment skills Advanced - Interpersonal skills Advanced - Communication skills Intermediate - Critical thinking skills Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Able to plan/organize/prioritize work w/in a continuously changing environment Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships Ability to competently use computers and software applications Commitment to continued learning and professional development. Articulates theory and knowledge related to client centered care Possess a high degree of emotional maturity to interact w/ patients and families Ability to work independently Ability to provide clinical recommendations to HCP, clients and their caregiver

Other Information

Registered/eligible to be registered with RPNAS (Reg Psych Nurses Assoc of Sask) For more information on the city of Meadow Lake please visit https://www.meadowlake.ca/ Access to a reliable vehicle Travel required Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.

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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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