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, 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
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Decision making skills
- Communication skills
- 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.
- Promotes healthy lifestyles with diverse populations.
- Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships.
- Builds and maintains relationships based on accountability.
- Applies Health Promotion strategies including building healthy public policy.
- Utilizes facilitation strategies.
- Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy.
- Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
- Demonstrates initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills.
- Works collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
- Communicates effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages.
- Communicates with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Utilizes negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Adheres to established Public Health policies and procedures.
- Performs health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment with a high level of accuracy.
- Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
- Analyzes health issues in the context of political & social climate.
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
