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Nurse b - Public Health Nurse

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April 17 2025
Expected expiry date: April 28 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Health, Medical,
Melfort, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 52452
  • Job Category Public Health Services
  • Posting Date 04/17/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Melfort Public Health Office
  • Apply Before 04/28/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 091689

Expected Start Date: May 20, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Melfort Public Health Office

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Hours of Work: 112.00 hours per 6 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 provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health model. Public Health Nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours of individuals, families, and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy. Job description is available upon request.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • One (1) year of public health experience required
  • Experience in public health and implementation of The Public Health Act, 1994

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

  • Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds
  • Knowledge in current principles and practices of immunization
  • Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
  • Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
  • Sound clinical judgement skills.
  • Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
  • Knowledge of principles/practices of immunization
  • Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
  • Ability to use health promotion and prevention strategies for program planning
  • Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
  • Knowledge in human behaviour, growth and development
  • Ability to manage anaphylaxis and immunization administration
  • Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
  • Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
  • knowledge of public health nursing in a generalized and focused practice role
  • Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
  • Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association
  • For more information on the city of Melfort please visit https://www.melfort.ca/

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.

Additional Information

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.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
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.