Casual Nurse Therapist

WHO IS REGINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Regina Public Schools is located on Treaty 4 territory in the homeland of the Métis. It is one of the largest school divisions in Saskatchewan serving the educational needs of more than 25,000 students in 43 elementary schools, 8 high schools, 3 faith-based associate schools, Campus Regina Public and the Allan Blakeney Adult Campus.

Our dedicated team of employees include professional and support staff who work to instill the value of knowledge, the dignity of effort and the worth of the individuals by living our Shared Values inside and outside of our classrooms - in our workplace and in our communities.

These Share Values are: I belong, I am responsible, I respect, I want to know

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

Nurse Therapists are responsible for managing medications and procedures prescribed by a student’s doctor.

If you are passionate about health, safety, and the environment and want to make a difference in the lives of our students and our community, then we want you on our team!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Assure that a doctor’s order is received for all medications and medical procedures and that the parent/guardian has signed Essential Medical and Procedure Release forms.
• Develop protocols for all medication, procedures and medical issues of the students.
• Liaise with Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist and other staff agencies to meet specific needs of the students and receive direction.
• Carry out the therapy programs, applying splints and braces, lifting, transferring and positioning, as directed by Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist and/or instruct and supervise classroom paraprofessional staff on the correct methods.
• Prepare relevant medical and therapy related information for, and participate in, PPPs, Parent Teacher Conferences and Progress Reports.
• Share with teacher and team any pertinent information with respect to progress, medical concerns and well-being of students.
• Work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team with Principal, Teacher, Assistants, Therapists and Parent/Guardian.
• Instruct classroom staff on standards of cleanliness for dishes, equipment, and personal hygiene.
• Be available in emergency situations (at the discretion of the principal) for the general student population.
• Provide supervision of students as directed by the classroom teacher and assist in the students’ community-based activities as directed by the principal/classroom teacher.
• Assist with the personal care of students.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

• Registered Nurse (R.N. or R.P.N.)
• P.R./First Aid Training
• Experience working with youth having cognitive disabilities
• Must be capable of lifting and positioning students
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for the duration of employment.

BENEFITS

Regina Public Schools offers competitive wages and attractive benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of our students and our community. Regina Public Schools is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities. Successful candidates are selected based on merit and on our commitment to a representative workforce. This representation includes the equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people who are gender and/or sexually diverse, people of colour, people who are newcomers to Saskatchewan, and women in under-represented roles.