Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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 HIV Nurse Specialist for the Northern Population Health Unit (NPHU) is responsible to coordinate implementation, monitoring and ongoing evaluation of HIV initiatives across the northern health authorities. The Saskatchewan HIV Strategy aims to reduce the rate of new infections, facilitate access to therapy and treatment, increase quality of life, and decrease discrimination. The HIV Nurse Specialist works closely with staff of the Northern Population Health Unit and three health authorities; primary care providers; community partners; the Ministry of Health and other sectors; southern health regions; and First Nations agencies. The HIV Specialist reports jointly to the NPHU Deputy Medical Health Officer for various clinical aspects of practice and to the Manager of the NPHU for administrative and some programming related aspects.
The HIV Specialist reports jointly to the NPHU Deputy Medical Health Officer for various clinical aspects of practice and to the Manager of the NPHU for administrative and some programming related aspects.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Licenses
Registered Nurse (RN)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Education
Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Competencies
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking skills
Cultural competency
Problem solving skills
Experience
Experience working with people living with HIV
Minimum 2 years nursing experience in primary care, public/community health
Nursing experience in STI or blood borne pathogens in clinical/community setting
Experience with marginalized populations in a health-related field
or related experience in leadership, ability and competence in practice
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
Demonstrates leadership abilities
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
Knowledge of current trends/issues/best practice strategies
Ability to carry out duties in a manner that meets clients’ safety needs
Ability to work independently
Other Education & Training
Master's degree in nursing, community health and epidemiology, or public health or a suitable combination of education and experience is preferred
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Information
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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📌 Nurse B - Clinical Nurse Specialist - SHA-PopHlth LaRonge-CI HIV Strategy (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan
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