Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Humboldt, SK

21h • Remote

About The Position

Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of program activities that are based on determinants of health, best practice literature and community assessment. Provides health information, consultation, emotional support and referral through telephone and in person meetings. Reviews, develops and evaluates educational materials to achieve program objectives. Participates in writing articles, preparing displays and appearing in interviews related to program objectives. Conducts programs for selected population groups in a variety of community and institutional settings on relevant topics. Provides parenting education and support programs to foster the healthy functioning of families. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization for selected population groups. Influences community leaders and politicians to make policy decisions that address the determinants of health and environmental issues. Maintains records, statistics and workload measurement tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Basic - Communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• 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 and evaluation of program activities that are based on determinants of health, best practice literature and community assessment.
• Provides health information, consultation, emotional support and referral through telephone and in person meetings.
• Reviews, develops and evaluates educational materials to achieve program objectives.
• Participates in writing articles, preparing displays and appearing in interviews related to program objectives.
• Conducts programs for selected population groups in a variety of community and institutional settings on relevant topics.
• Provides parenting education and support programs to foster the healthy functioning of families.
• Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization for selected population groups.
• Influences community leaders and politicians to make policy decisions that address the determinants of health and environmental issues.
• Maintains records, statistics and workload measurement tools.

What This Job Offers

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