Role overview

Description

Position #: 120721

Expected Start Date:July 25, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Yorkton Community Services - Public Health

City/Town:Yorkton

Department:Public Health Nursing

Type:Casual

FTE:0

Shift Information:Days

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 works under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing. As an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model. 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, the Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention strategies and protection. Public Health Nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health programs and advocacy. This employee liaises 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

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

Other Education and Training

Immunization Competencies Course

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
No guaranteed hours