Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Job Description:  Assesses, plans, implements and evaluation of the health and health risks for clients. Scope of practice requires a broad knowledge base and autonomous decision making skills.  PHN provides consultation and support to a wide array of professionals in the community and delivers community health nursing services to individuals, families and groups.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Experience

• One (1) year of public health experience required

Competencies

• Communication skills


• Organizational skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Assessment skills


• Change management skills


• Computer skills

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions


• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially


• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)


• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives


• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized