Nurse b - Public Health Nurse

Position #: V19156

Expected Start Date: September 30, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Communicable Disease/Sexual Health

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 6 weeks; 14 shifts of 8 hours

Shift Information: days, evenings, weekends, stats

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Summary

In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the supervision of the Communicable Diseases/Sexual Health Program Nursing Supervisor, the employee in this position provides investigation and the related follow-up of reportable and non reportable communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted disease, on a day-to-day basis. This employee examines patients for sexually transmitted disease and ensures that necessary examination and treatments are carried out. This employee provides HIV counseling and anonymous HIV testing for those clients requesting this service. This employee provides family planning information and counseling, and under the direction of the Medical Health Officer or Deputy Medical Health Officer, will provide specifically selected contraceptive supplies. This employee assists with liaison and referrals to other health personnel and agencies. Other duties include the promotion of educational programs for the public and other professionals and assisting with immunization as requested. The nature of the work requires a high degree of confidentially and tact. Duties also include responsibility for recording.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with courses in Public Health Nursing is required. Additional education in infectious disease control, sexually transmitted diseases, family planning and epidemiology would be an asset. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan(CRNS). Possession of current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.).

• Must possess a valid driver's license. A shared vehicle is supplied for work related travel.
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/