Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 077376

Expected Start Date: December 09, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Public Health Service - Spiritwood

City/Town: Spiritwood

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 23, 2025

FTE: 0.5

Hours of Work: 56 hours per 3 weeks rotation

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: A Public Health Nurse (PHN) is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the health and health risks for people living in Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. A PHN's scope of practice requires a broad knowledge base and autonomous decision-making skills. A PHN also provides consultation and support to a wide array of professionals in the community. The Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered Nurse (RN)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Assessment skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Working knowledge in health promotion
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to manage anaphylaxis and immunization administration
• Knowledge in community health and public health concepts
• Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
• Knowledge in growth and development of newborns/children/adolescents/adults

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Spiritwood please visit http://townofspiritwood.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Spiritwood is located approximately 126 km west of Prince Albert