Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Melfort, SK

1d•CA$42 - CA$52•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health model. Public Health Nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours of individuals, families, and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy. Job description is available upon request.

Requirements

Experience in public health and implementation of The Public Health Act, 1994
One (1) year of public health experience required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association
Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
Ability to learn new skills
Ability to use health promotion and prevention strategies for program planning
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
Sound clinical judgement skills.
Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds
Knowledge in current principles and practices of immunization
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
knowledge of public health nursing in a generalized and focused practice role
Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
Ability to manage anaphylaxis and immunization administration
Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
Knowledge in human behaviour, growth and development
Knowledge of principles/practices of immunization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable

Responsibilities

Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health model.
Translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours of individuals, families, and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy.