Nurse B - Public Health Nurse
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, support and referral through telephone and one-on-one contacts in multiple settings. Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of community and institutional settings on topics relevant to current health and lifestyle issues, communicable disease and injury prevention. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization for selected population groups. Screens infants and children for specific delays and deficiencies related to growth and development. Provides observational experiences for nursing, medical and nutrition students and precepts nursing students. Maintains accurate client records, statistics and workload measurement tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Basic - Communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Make independent judgments with evidence-based practice/public health principles
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.
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, support and referral through telephone and one-on-one contacts in multiple settings.
- Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of community and institutional settings on topics relevant to current health and lifestyle issues, communicable disease and injury prevention.
- Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization for selected population groups.
- Screens infants and children for specific delays and deficiencies related to growth and development.
- Provides observational experiences for nursing, medical and nutrition students and precepts nursing students.
- Maintains accurate client records, statistics and workload measurement tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
