Nurse B - Public Health Nurse
About The Position
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the health and health risks for clients. The scope of practice requires a broad knowledge base and autonomous decision-making skills. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides consultation and support to a wide array of professionals in the community and delivers community health nursing services to individuals, families, and groups. The role is multi-site, with coverage of Sandy Bay.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Negotiation skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Collaborative skills
- Time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Facilitation skills
- Public relations skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and community partnership program
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply health promotion principles
- Ability to function independently within established parameters
- Ability to apply public health methods & principles w/ families and communities
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
- Must bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Nice To Haves
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluation of the health and health risks for clients.
- Provides consultation and support to a wide array of professionals in the community.
- Delivers community health nursing services to individuals, families and groups.
- Works within a multi-disciplinary and community partnership program.
- Applies health promotion principles.
- Functions independently within established parameters.
- Applies public health methods & principles with families and communities.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
