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Community Health Nurse

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January 14 2025
Expected expiry date: January 30 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Population Health,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 36148
  • Posting Date 01/14/2025, 02:14 PM
  • Locations Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Apply Before 01/30/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position: Community Health Nurse

Facility: Saskatoon Tribal Council

City/Town: Saskatoon, SK

Type: Permanent, Full Time

FTE: 1

Shift Information: M-F, 0800 - 1630

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Job Description:

The Community Health Nurse will provide community based, culturally relevant community health programming and services as well as support initiatives and strategies that aim to improve health outcomes of community members. The position will work a member of the health team in the delivery of services in community.

The Community Health Nurses are responsible for promoting and protecting health of the community by using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health services. They achieve this by direct patient care as well as by implementing educational programs, recommending policies, administ

  • Conduct health assessments in community to identify health risks and needs;
  • Develop and implement health plans for individuals, families and the community;
  • Provide direct health care services to community members within homes, schools and populations.
  • Coordinate and manage public health mandatory (immunization and communicable disease) programs
  • Provide essential program services of pre- and post-natal care to expectant mothers and newborns;
  • Teach individuals and groups about health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Facilitate health-related workshops and seminars to educate community members;
  • Advocate on behalf of clients, families and vulnerable populations;
  • Refer individuals and families to appropriate health services, social services or other resources as needed.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive health care services;
  • Document patient care and maintain accurate records, ensure patient records and any electronic files are kept secure and maintained in accordance with YQFN policies and procedures and HIPA standards;
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of community emergency plan;
  • Respond to health emergencies within the community as per community policy;
  • Work collaboratively with other health members to support relationships with internal and external programs and agencies;
  • Advocate for health policies that benefit the community;
  • Participate in accreditation program, maintaining and achieving best practices and quality improvement;
  • Provide accurate monthly records relating to program delivery;
  • Adhere to the YQFN Personnel policy; and
  • Assist and carry out all relief duties and tasks as assigned.

Travel Required: Yes

Experience

  • Community Health Nurse Certification and/or previous experience in community nursing setting for 2 years
  • Knowledge of public health principles and practices

Education

  • Registered Nurse Qualification or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Licenses

  • Current CPR BLS & First Aide- Health Care Provider
  • Clear CPIC
  • Valid Saskatchewan driver's license

Competencies

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint with an ability to easily learn new software applications.
  • Experience working within a governance structure in a community development capacity with First Nations; familiarity with First Nations culture, and history is considered an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Cultural competency
  • Ability to speak Saulteaux and/or previous experience with a First Nation Community an asset.
  • Ability to work effectively within holistic team approach; and
  • Strong commitment to health prevention, health promotion and community development;
  • Working knowledge of PC software applications (MS Office applications, internet, database familiarity)

Other Information

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours and to perform other related duties as required or assigned.
  • Willingness to travel extensively, travel subject to variable weather and road conditions
  • Position open until Friday, January 31, 2025

Please apply in confidence with a letter of application, resume, copies of credentials, references, current CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check, copy of valid driver's license to:

stchr@sktc.sk.ca