Role overview

Description

Position #: 079841

Expected Start Date:August 31, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:La Loche Health Centre

City/Town:La Loche

Department:Public Health Nursing

Type:Full-time regular

FTE:1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 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 delivers a full range of community-based Public Health Services including pre and post-natal care, immunization, health counseling. You will also prepare and present information on various health issues/topics to individuals, families and groups.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Experience

One (1) year of public health experience required

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Previous public health experience minimum 1-2 years' experience

Other Education and Training

Immunization Competencies Course

Competencies

Basic - Organizational skills
Basic - Presentation skills
Basic - Communication skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
Knowledge in program and community development process
Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention

Other Information

Travel required
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Job description under review
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
La Loche is located approximately 347 km north of Meadow Lake