Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Kindersley, SK

2d•CA$42 - CA$52•Hybrid

About The Position

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, the policies of the Public Health Nursing program, the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, prevention, and protection. This employee liases with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Basic Interpersonal skills
Basic Communication skills
Basic Decision making skills
Basic Computer skills
Basic Organizational skills
Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
Knowledge of facilitation strategies
Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
Knowledge in community development
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care.
Makes 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, and other relevant legislation.
Liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.
Negotiates, resolves conflicts, and mediates.
Builds and maintains relationships based on accountability.
Facilitates strategies.
Demonstrates initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills.
Communicates effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages.
Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
Promotes healthy lifestyles with diverse populations.
Implements Health Promotion strategies including building healthy public policy.
Works collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Adheres to established Public Health policies and procedures.
Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships.
Analyzes health issues in the context of political & social climate.
Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy.
Applies knowledge in community development.
Communicates with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Performs health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment with a high level of accuracy.
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.