Nurse B - Public Health Nurse
About The Position
Assists in planning/implementation/evaluation of program activities based on determinants of health, best practice literature & community assessment. Provides health information/consultation/emotional support & referral via telephone & in one-on-one contacts (clinical, school, home & community setting). Reviews/develops/evaluates educational materials. Assists in writing articles/preparing bulletin board displays & appearing in television interviews. Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of settings. Provides parenting education & support programs to foster healthy functioning families. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization. Screens infants & preschool children for specific delays & deficiencies related to growth & development. Provides observational experiences for nursing/medical/nutrition students. Precepts nursing students. Maintains accurate client records/statistics/workload measurement tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- Assists in planning/implementation/evaluation of program activities based on determinants of health, best practice literature & community assessment.
- Provides health information/consultation/emotional support & referral via telephone & in one-on-one contacts (clinical, school, home & community setting).
- Reviews/develops/evaluates educational materials.
- Assists in writing articles/preparing bulletin board displays & appearing in television interviews.
- Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of settings.
- Provides parenting education & support programs to foster healthy functioning families.
- Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization.
- Screens infants & preschool children for specific delays & deficiencies related to growth & development.
- Provides observational experiences for nursing/medical/nutrition students.
- Precepts nursing students.
- Maintains accurate client records/statistics/workload measurement tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
