Role overview

Description

Position #: 175714

Expected Start Date:August 31, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town:Biggar

Department:Public Health Nursing

Type:Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:August 31, 2027

FTE:0.5

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:112 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required:Yes

Job Description:The Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with The Public Health Act, the policies of the Public Health Nursing program, the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, prevention, and protection. This employee liases with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

Basic - Decision making skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Communication skills
Basic - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrates adherence to established standards of care/ SHA Policies/Procedures
High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
Ability to work independently
Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.

Other Information

For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
Travel required
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.