Nurse B - Donor Coordinator
The Donor Coordinator manages the entire organ and tissue donation process, from identifying potential donors and assessing suitability to obtaining family consent. They also provide ongoing support to donor families and facilitate information transfer between donation and transplant programs.
- On-site
- Saskatoon, SK
- Posted Aug 10, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Position #: 196002 Expected Start Date: July 16, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: St. Pauls Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Organ Donation Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.75 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 21 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: No Job Description: The incumbent is an expert clinical practitioner who integrates experience, skills and knowledge from nursing theory and principles of adult learning and thrives to make a difference. Our mandate includes increasing public awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, education of health care professionals, and ensuring a safe and effective donation and transplant system in Saskatchewan. Working collaboratively with our stakeholders and fostering organizational and individual growth, we value respect for all, collaborative partnerships, compassionate caring, excellence and stewardship. The Deceased Donor Coordinator guides each step of the donation process including donor identification through referral indicators, donor suitability assessment, declaration, approach and consent with families, to the medical donor management optimizing organ and tissue yield for recipient transplantation. After each donation there is family follow-up and support and information transfer with donation and recipient programs. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Experience in critical care * Recent (within last 2 years) clinical experience in organ/tissue donation Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Competencies * Basic - Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice * Intermediate - Decision making skills * Intermediate - Written Communication Skills * Intermediate - Computer skills * Intermediate - Verbal communication skills * Intermediate - Interpersonal skills * Intermediate - Problem solving skills Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge in statistical reporting, research and analysis * Ability to set priorities, recognize, and maintain confidential information. * Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information * Demonstration of extreme attention to detail * Ability to work as a member of a team * Ability to work independently * Ability to meet treatment needs with a client/family centered approach to care Other Information * 2 years clinical experience in a highly acute environment (ex. critical or ER). * For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/ * 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. 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. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > 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.
What you’ll do
The Donor Coordinator manages the entire organ and tissue donation process, from identifying potential donors and assessing suitability to obtaining family consent. They also provide ongoing support to donor families and facilitate information transfer between donation and transplant programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and be registered or eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS). The role requires at least two years of clinical experience in a highly acute environment such as critical care or the emergency department.
Listed skills
- CommunicationPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Data analysisPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Clinical nursing
- Organ donation coordination
- Tissue donation coordination
- Critical care
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Family support
- Communication
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Statistical reporting
- Research
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Statistical Reporting
- Organ And Tissue Donation
- Clinical Experience
- Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Compassion
- Adult Learning Principles
- Reconciliation
- Management
- Decision Making
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communications
- Problem Solving
- Nursing Theories
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Critical Care
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
- Donor Coordinator
- Registered Nurse (General)
- Nursing Professionals
- Registered Nurses
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 28 hours per week
