Nurse B - Public Health Nurse
About The Position
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is an integral member of the Public Health Services team, providing 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, both regional and PHN specific policies and procedures, the CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Community Health Nurses of Canada - Standards of Practice, and the PHN Discipline Specific Competencies. Knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotions, prevention and protection are inherent in this role. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.
Requirements
- Experience in public health and implementation of The Public Health Act, 1994
- Three (3) years experience as a Public Health Nurse
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Counseling skills
- Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Assessment skills
- Facilitation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
- Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
- Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
- Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at various stages according to priorities.
- Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge in community development
Nice To Haves
- Leadership skills
- Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
- Travel required
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, regional and PHN specific policies and procedures, the CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Community Health Nurses of Canada - Standards of Practice, and the PHN Discipline Specific Competencies.
- Liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.
- Works independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team.
- Makes decisions, which must include coordination of staffing.
- Makes decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment.
Benefits
- Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
