29 Aug
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Healthcareersinsask.ca
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Kindersley
29 Aug
Healthcareersinsask.ca
Kindersley
Position #: 126057
Expected Start Date: September 30, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Kindersley Health Centre
City/Town: Kindersley
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: September 30, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: No
: The Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with The Public Health Act, the policies of the Public Health Nursing program, the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, prevention, and protection.
This employee liases with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.
Education
- Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Competencies
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Basic - Communication skills
- Basic - Decision making skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
- Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
- Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
- Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
- Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
- Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
- Knowledge of facilitation strategies
- Knowledge in community development
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
- Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
- Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
- Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
- Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
- High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships based on accountability.
- Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
Other Information
- For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
- Travel required
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
- Evening and weekend work may be required
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a agile healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. 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.
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