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Nurse b - Public Health Nurse

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December 2 2024
Expected expiry date: December 12 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Population Health
Humboldt, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 28905
  • Job Category Public Health Services
  • Posting Date 12/01/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Humboldt District Health Complex
  • Apply Before 12/12/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: JS162709-2

Expected Start Date: December 16, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Rosthern Community Services Building

City/Town: Rosthern

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 16, 2025

FTE: 0.57

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 8 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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: Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of program activities that are based on determinants of health, best practice literature and community assessment. Provides health information, consultation, emotional support and referral through telephone and one-on-one contacts in a clinical, school, home and community setting. Reviews, develops and evaluates educational materials to achieve program objectives. Participates in writing articles, preparing bulletin board displays and appearing in television interviews related to program objectives. Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of community and institutional settings on topics relevant to current health and lifestyle issues, communicable disease and injury prevention. Provides parenting education and support programs to foster the healthy functioning of families. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization for selected population groups. Screens infants and preschool children for specific delays and deficiencies related to growth and development. Influences community leaders and politicians to make policy decisions that address the determinants of health and environmental issues. Provides observational experiences for nursing, medical and nutrition students and precepts nursing students. Maintains accurate client records, statistics and workload measurement tools.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work independently

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Humboldt please visit https://humboldt.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Travel required

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.