Position #: 9013174
Expected Start Date:
Union: SUN
Facility: Humboldt District Health Complex
City/Town: Humboldt
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 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 policy 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 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
- Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Memberships
- College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Other Education and Training
- Current CPR Level C
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
- Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Knowledge in community development
- Communicate effectively orally and written with targeted populations
- Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
- Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
- Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
- Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
- Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
- Demonstrated knowledge in media communication and social marketing.
- Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
- Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
- Knowledge of facilitation strategies
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
- High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
- Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
- Demonstrated knowledge in educational resource development.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload
Other Information
- Travel within the region and provincially
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
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.