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Nurse b - Public Health Nurse

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February 14 2025
Expected expiry date: February 24 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Population Health
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 41901
  • Job Category Public Health Services
  • Posting Date 02/13/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Public Health Office - Saskatoon
  • Apply Before 02/24/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 155528

Expected Start Date: March 24, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Idylwyld Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Street&Sexual Health

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Provides health information, crisis intervention and referral through telephone and one-on-one contact, in office and community settings. Provides group educational programs related to program objectives. Interviews and examines clients for the presence of sexually transmitted infections, blood borne pathogens and pregnancy, carries out appropriate laboratory procedures and treats or refers clients based on findings. Locates and notifies contacts to positive cases of sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Provides condom distribution, needle exchange and supplies to persons who use injection drugs through the outreach van.

Human Resources Exemption: Saskatchewan Health Authority relies on section 48 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights code to give preference in employment to applicants of aboriginal ancestry for this position

Experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Advanced - Demonstrated skill in maintaining files and records
  • Basic - Critical thinking skills
  • Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.
  • Knowledge of analyzing, reporting of data and statistics
  • Ability to work and communicate in a cross-cultural setting
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to establish workload priorities.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Travel required
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Previous experience working w/i community setting w/ Indigenous clients an asset

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.