Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: V02333

Expected Start Date: March 24, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Communicable Disease Prevention and Control

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 17, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts 

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the supervision of the Communicable Diseases/Sexual Health Program Nursing Supervisor, the employee in this position provides investigation and the related follow-up of reportable and non-reportable communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted disease, on a day-to-day basis. This employee examines patients for sexually transmitted disease and ensures that necessary examination and treatments are carried out. This employee provides HIV counseling and anonymous HIV testing for those clients requesting this service. This employee provides family planning information and counseling, and under the direction of the Medical Health Officer or Deputy Medical Health Officer, will provide specifically selected contraceptive supplies. This employee assists with liaison and referrals to other health personnel and agencies. Other duties include the promotion of educational programs for the public and other professionals and assisting with immunization as requested. The nature of the work requires a high degree of confidentially and tact. Duties also include responsibility for recording.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a public health nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required