Position # : 9008618
Expected Start Date : September 7, 2026
Union : SUN
Facility : SHA-Agency INH-Communicable Disease
City/Town : La Ronge
Department : Communicable Disease
Type : Full-time regular
FTE : 1
Shift Information : Days, Weekends
Hours of Work : 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
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
The Communicable Disease Control Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the designated Manager or supervisor and is a delegate of the local Medical Health Officer(s) and is accountable for the coordination of public health activities to control and prevent communicable diseases, including surveillance and reporting responsibilities, as outlined in The Public Health Officers Regulations, in addition to The Public Health Act, 1994 and The Disease Control Regulations and Saskatchewan Health directives and policies and other applicable federal legislation. They will coordinate the prevention, planning, and implementation of Communicable Disease Control (CDC) services within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The CDC PHN conducts investigations and the related follow up of reportable and non-reportable communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases,



on a day-to-day basis working collaboratively with many internal and external health care professionals/agencies.
Experience Minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience in public health nursing
Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
Competencies Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
Decision making skills
Leadership skills
Knowledge and Abilities Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
Utilize epidemiological models to explain disease patterns in community health
Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to be versatile and adaptable to changing workload
Other Information Ability to travel when required
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Education in infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, is an asset
Job description under review
Home Base will be Northern Population Health Unit or TBD based on candidate preference and space availability

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📌 Nurse B - Communicable Disease Control Public Health Nurse (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan