Number of Hours per Rotation : 28 shifts of 8 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 : Yes
Job Description : 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.
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
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
Basic - Organizational skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Decision making skills
Basic - Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
Ability to build and maintain relationships based on accountability.
Knowledge in community development
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
Knowledge of facilitation strategies
Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Other Information
Outlook is located approximately 94 km south of Saskatoon
Evening and weekend work may be required
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Travel required
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
For more information on the town of Outlook please visit https://townofoutlook.ca/
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📌 Nurse B - Public Health Nurse (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan
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