Charge Nurse

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Community Safety is currently recruiting a term full-time Charge Nurse to work at SHNB Corrections. We are seeking a compassionate, respectful and empathetic individual, eager to contribute in a positive way to the challenges of working in a female Correctional Centre. You will work with a team of health care professionals to provide oversight of direct female patient nursing care and treatment. 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 College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (RN).

• Leads and coordinates nursing services, ensuring efficient client care and operational delivery.
• Supervises, mentors, and supports nursing staff (RNs, RPNs, LPNs) to maintain high standards of practice.
• Conducts assessments, develop care plans, deliver direct care, and monitor client progress, including emergency response.
• Maintains accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Foster professional relationships across teams and agencies, resolving conflicts and promoting collaboration.
• Communicates information clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and delegates workload effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Identifies and mitigates safety risks to clients, staff, and self.
• Participates in staff meetings and carries out duties as assigned by the nurse manager.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

To be considered for this position, 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;
• Cultural competency, including and understanding of diverse beliefs, values and perspectives, with an emphasis on Indigenous culture; 
• Identifying and mitigating safety risks to clients, staff and self

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)  
• Critical Thinking (Level C)  
• Digital Skills (Level C)  
• Interacting with Others (Level C)  
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)  
• Managing Self (Level C)  
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)  
• Data Literacy (Level C)  
• Influence (Level C)  
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)  
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)  
• Managing Talent (Level B)  

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here. 

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

Licenses, Certifications or Designations

• Actively registered (eligible for registration) with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) or the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRPNS). Hold valid Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification, recognized by your respective licensing body.  

Other Conditions of Employment

• Hours of work are currently Monday to Friday day shift; however, as we operationalize this role the hours of work may change to shift work, including day/evening/night shifts. 
   

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave

Inclusive work environments

• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides supervision and rehabilitation services for adult and young offenders; promotes appropriate and effective policing; and supports community and public safety services throughout Saskatchewan. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.