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Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

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Job description

Job Description

Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of program activities that are based on determinants of health, best practice literature and community assessment. Provides health information, consultation, emotional support and referral through telephone and one-on-one contacts in a clinical, school, home and community setting. Reviews, develops and evaluates educational materials to achieve program objectives. Participates in writing articles, preparing bulletin board displays and appearing in television interviews related to program objectives. Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of community and institutional settings on topics relevant to current health and lifestyle issues, communicable disease and injury prevention. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization for selected population groups, screens infants and preschool children for specific delays and deficiencies related to growth and development. Influences community leaders and politicians to make policy decisions that address the determinants of health and environmental issues. Provides observational experiences for nursing, medical and nutrition students and precepts nursing students. Maintains accurate client records, statistics and workload measurement tools.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Experience
One year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to travel both within the region and provincially
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• NOTE: This is a Provincial Posting and is open to all SUN members within the bargaining unit as per Articles 27.02 and 27.05 of the SUN Collective Bargaining Agreement. First preference will be given to employees of the SKHA (Saskatoon) and its affiliated agencies.

Additional Information

Ability to make independent nursing judgments based on evidence-based practice and public health principles. One year public health nursing experience is an asset. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Multi-Facility - Home Facility - West Winds
Expected Start Date: March 25, 2024
FTE: 0.43

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