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Nurse - Adult

Saskatoon, SK
CA$46,607 - CA$56,702/hour
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Nurse - Adult - HEA001866

Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time

Location(s)****: SK-Stoon-Saskatoon

Ministry**:** 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety

Salary Range**:** $46.607 - $56.702 Hourly

Salary Supplement**:** included in hourly salary range (in-scope)

Grade**:** SGEU.09.

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety has a career opportunity for a self-confident, positive role model to work at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre in a permanent full-time Nurse position. The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist the government.

We are seeking a compassionate, respectful and empathetic individual, eager to contribute positively to the challenges of working in a Correctional Centre - a professional who will commit to teamwork and collaboration through their effective communication and interpersonal skills. Our candidate of choice will work with a team of healthcare professionals to provide direct male-patient nursing care and treatment. You will maintain accurate patient records, actively promote preventative health measures, respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies with appropriate interventions, and assess medical and mental conditions, making referrals as needed.

To be considered for this position, you will be actively registered (eligible for registration) with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPN) or the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (RN). You must have knowledge of medical and psychiatric theories and related intervention strategies; drug/alcohol withdrawal indicators and effects; communicable diseases in a correctional population; public health issues and risk factors; and knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs, values and perspectives. The successful candidate will work day/evening/weekend shifts. The hours of work fall between 07:00 and 22:30, seven days a week. There are no night shifts in the schedule at this time.

The successful candidate must be an advocate for their patients; be honest and reliable; treat everyone with dignity and respect; and be committed to the pursuit of excellence. You will exhibit leadership and professionalism, embrace diversity and equality, and be responsible and accountable.

To learn more about Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, go to: www.corrections.gov.sk.ca

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below

Diversity Groups**:** Aboriginal persons, Visible minority persons

Hours of Work**:** C - SGEU Regulated 37.33 - one day off every three weeks

Number of Openings**:** 9

Closing Date: Aug 11, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

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