Nurse b - Public Health Nurse
Job Description
Position #: 093652
Expected Start Date: September 30, 2024
Union: SUN
Facility: Kamsack Hospital/Nursing Home
City/Town: Kamsack
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: February 28, 2025
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Job Description: The Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing. As an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with the Public Health Act, the policies of the Public Health Nursing program, the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, the Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention strategies and protection. Public Health Nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health programs and advocacy. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.
Travel Required: Yes
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Immunization Competencies Course
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)