Role overview

Description

Position #: 175718

Expected Start Date:August 31, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Rosetown Health Centre

City/Town:Rosetown

Department:Public Health Nursing

Type:Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:August 31, 2027

FTE:0.5

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Field Hours

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

Travel Required:No

Job Description:The Public Health Nurse reports to the Primary Health Care Manager SW1. As an integral member of the Population Health Services team, provides Public Health Nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model. 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, the Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention strategies and protection. Public Health Nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health programs and advocacy. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon
For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/
Evening and weekend work may be required
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Travel required
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized