Nurse b - Public Health Nurse
Job Description
Position #: 077376
Expected Start Date: September 30, 2024
Union: SUN
Facility: Public Health Service - Prince Albert
City/Town: Spiritwood
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: January 05, 2026
FTE: 0.5
Hours of Work: 56 hours per 3 weeks rotation
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Job Description: A Public Health Nurse (PHN) is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the health and health risks for people living in Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. A PHN's scope of practice requires a broad knowledge base and autonomous decision-making skills. A PHN also provides consultation and support to a wide array of professionals in the community. The Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing.
Travel Required: Yes
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Minimum 2 years Public Health Nursing experience required.
Education - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Intermediate - Assessment skills
- Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Working knowledge in health promotion
- Ability to manage anaphylaxis and immunization administration
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
- Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
- Knowledge in community health and public health concepts
- Knowledge in growth and development of newborns/children/adolescents/adults
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)