Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Description

Position #: 9010798

Expected Start Date:July 27, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Redvers Health Centre

City/Town:Redvers

Department:Public Health Nursing

Type:Full-time regular

FTE:1

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:224 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, both regional and PHN specific policies and procedures, the CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Community Health Nurses of Canada - Standards of Practice, and the PHN Discipline Specific Competencies. Knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotions, prevention and protection are inherent in this role. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Experience

• Experience in public health and implementation of The Public Health Act, 1994
• Three (3) years experience as a Public Health Nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Counseling skills
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Intermediate - Leadership skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Assessment skills
• Basic - Facilitation skills
• Advanced - Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
• Intermediate - Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
• Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
• Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at various stages according to priorities.
• Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
• Knowledge in community development

Other Information

• Travel required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)