Nurse B - Quality Improvement Nurse

Position #: 203987

Expected Start Date: April 26, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Nursing Inpatient Administration - Resource Team

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 26, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 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: No

Job Description: The Quality Improvement Nurse is a member of the quality leadership team. The goal of the position is to improve quality and safety for patients of Integrated Saskatoon Health Acute Care. The position is accountable for the development and implementation of quality improvement processes and projects. The incumbent will be a leader, educator, facilitator, motivator, and coordinator of quality improvement programs and initiatives implemented by the Integrated Saskatoon Health Acute Care team. The role will be specifically responsible for implementation and development of the regions patient safety culture and education, and providing clinical quality improvement education and expertise to the staff. The Quality Nurse follows the Canadian Nurses' Association's Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Unit's standards and policies. The incumbent identifies and meets professional development needs, maintains competence to role, and participates in professional organizations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum 5 years recent acute nursing experience
• 3 years experience in the specific clinical area required

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Teaching skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Analytical skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Leadership skills
• Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/