Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Kindersley

Position #: 9014215

Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town: Kindersley

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 09, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of work: Standard Hours

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, 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 liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required

Licenses

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

Basic - Organizational skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Communication skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
Ability to build and maintain relationships based on accountability.
Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
Knowledge of facilitation strategies
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
Knowledge in community development
Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.

Other Information

For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Evening and weekend work may be required
Travel required
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. 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.

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