Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

3d • $42 - $52 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides health information, crisis intervention and referral through telephone and one-on-one contact, in office and community settings. Provides group educational programs related to program objectives. Interviews and examines clients for the presence of sexually transmitted infections, blood borne pathogens and pregnancy, carries out appropriate laboratory procedures and treats or refers clients based on findings. Locates and notifies contacts to positive cases of sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Provides condom distribution, needle exchange and supplies to persons who use injection drugs through the outreach van.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Advanced - Demonstrated skill in maintaining files and records
• Knowledge of analyzing, reporting of data and statistics
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to establish workload priorities.
• Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel required
• Valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search (required for interview)

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.
• Previous experience working w/i community setting w/ Indigenous clients an asset

Responsibilities

• Provides health information, crisis intervention and referral through telephone and one-on-one contact, in office and community settings.
• Provides group educational programs related to program objectives.
• Interviews and examines clients for the presence of sexually transmitted infections, blood borne pathogens and pregnancy, carries out appropriate laboratory procedures and treats or refers clients based on findings.
• Locates and notifies contacts to positive cases of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
• Provides condom distribution, needle exchange and supplies to persons who use injection drugs through the outreach van.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level