Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 205339

Expected Start Date: November 12, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: HIV & Hepatitis C Treatment

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of the Primary Health Care Manager, the Positive Living Program (PLP) Clinician & Clinical Educator leads and implements program orientation, education, evaluation and research for the PLP program. This nurse will divide their time to also provide direct client service including HIV and HCV clinical case management in support of client treatment plans; coordination of the clinical and outreach components of the PLP, client education, etc. Other more specific responsibilities includes researching, collaborating and developing policies and procedures, maintaining program data bases, performing quality improvement, mentoring staff and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups of health professionals within the region.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

• Yes

Experience

• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• 5 years direct nursing experience with HIV

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Knowledge in the harm reduction model
• Knowledge in applicable Acts
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)