Position # : 9013174

Expected Start Date:

Union: SUN

Facility: Lanigan Hospital

City/Town: Lanigan

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

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

Human Resources Exemption: No

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, both regional and PHN specific policy and procedures, the CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Community Health Nurses of Canada - Standards of Practice, and PHN Discipline Specific Competencies. Knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotions, prevention, and protection are inherent in this role. This employee liaises 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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Memberships





College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Other Education and Training

Current CPR Level C

Knowledge and Abilities

Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
Demonstrated knowledge in educational resource development.
High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
Knowledge in community development
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
Knowledge of facilitation strategies
Demonstrated knowledge in media communication and social marketing.
Ability to be versatile and adaptable to changing workload
Communicate effectively orally and written with targeted populations

Other Information

Travel within the region and provincially
This position is multi-site and may cross former region and network boundaries to service communities

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