Nurse B - Public Health Nurse
About The Position
The Public Health Nurse, working under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing, is an integral member of the Public Health Services team. This role provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and requires a significant degree of independence. The nurse 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, the Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies, and other relevant legislation. This role requires knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention strategies, and protection. The Public Health Nurse translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health programs and advocacy, and liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, as well as other sectors and community groups.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience as a Public Health Nurse.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP).
- Valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Immunization Competencies Course.
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
Nice To Haves
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives.
- Multi-site position serving communities across former region/network boundaries.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model.
- Works relatively independently, making primary decisions based on sound assessments.
- Adheres to the Public Health Act, policies of the Public Health Nursing program, SRNA Standards of Practice, Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies, and other relevant legislation.
- Applies knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention strategies, and protection.
- Translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health programs and advocacy.
- Liaises with and refers to other health personnel, as well as other sectors and community groups.
Benefits
- Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
