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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00712642
Facility: MEADOW LAKE HOME CARE
Job Description: The Nursing Unit Coordinator (NUC) will provide assistance in the form of indirect nursing care and will be responsible to ensure appropriate utilization of and referrals to Home Care.  The NUC will provide a leadership role that encourages and maintains a high standard of best practice and ethical care that is followed by all members of the interdisciplinary team.
The NUC is accountable for the ongoing determination of care needs and services for Home Care nursing clients within the Saskatchewan Health Authority.  The delivery of client care is consistent with the policies, vision, and mission and health outcome goals of the region.

Further, the NUC is accountable for day to day clinical supervision of the nursing staff (inclusive of RNs, LPNs and the Palliative Care Nurse) in Meadow Lake, Goodsoil and Loon Lake.

The NUC will promote good interpersonal relations amongst the Home Care staff and other health care workers within Home Care. The NUC will maintain good public relations and communication with families, volunteers and the community.

The NUC functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within Home Care. Primary responsibilities are:
Oversee nursing; Clinical and staff supervision and support nursing staff, In addition, Continuing Care Aides and Assessor Coordinators.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Required Qualifications Continued:
Minimum of 3-5 years of recent Home Care nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of leadership strategies in order to lead, encourage, advise and co-operate with colleagues to promote and maintain p
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