Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position # : 9010798

Expected Start Date: August 10, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Redvers Health Centre

City/Town: Redvers

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 01, 2027

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 - Organizational skills

Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice

Intermediate - Problem solving skills

Basic - Facilitation skills

Intermediate - Leadership skills

Assessment skills

Intermediate - Computer skills

Advanced - Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation

Basic - Counseling skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation

Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.

Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment

Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts

Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing

Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting

Ability to manage multiple tasks at various stages according to priorities.

Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development

Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge in community development

Other Information

Travel required

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

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.