Nurse B

Position #: 088855

Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: 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, both regional and PHN specific policy 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 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in public health and implementation of The Public Health Act, 1994
• Three (3) years experience as a Public Health Nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Organizational skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Assessment skills
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Intermediate - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Facilitation skills
• Basic - Counseling skills
• Intermediate - Leadership skills
• Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
• Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.  
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at various stages according to priorities.
• Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
• Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Knowledge in community development
• Ability to make decisions, which must include coordination of staffing
• Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts

Other Information

• Travel required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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