Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: JS093655-2

Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Canora Hospital

City/Town: Canora

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 06, 2026

FTE: 0.29

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 0 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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)
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