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)

About Us

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.