Nurse B - Public Health Nurse
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, CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation. The Public Health Nurse works within guidelines established by SHA policy to plan organize, implement and evaluate nursing programs in an assigned area. The Public Health Nurse translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health-enhancing behaviors of individuals, families and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Time management skills
- Knowledge in population and public health concepts
- Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care.
- 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, CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation.
- Works within guidelines established by SHA policy to plan organize, implement and evaluate nursing programs in an assigned area.
- Translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health-enhancing behaviors of individuals, families and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy.
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
