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Location

Yorkton, SK | Canada

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Job description

Job Description

The Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing. As an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides 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.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support for Care Givers (BLS-HCP)
• Immunization Competencies Course
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Valid drivers license or the ability to travel both within the Region and Provincially

Experience
Minimum of three (3) years experience (within the past five (5) to six (6) years) as a Public Health Nurse.
Other Information

• Note: This position is open to all SUN members within the bargaining unit as per Article 27.05 of the SUN Collective Bargaining Agreement, however first preference will be given to employees of Sunrise Health Region.

Additional Information

FIELD HOURS 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: Yorkton - International Travel Clinic
Expected Start Date: March 25, 2024
Expected Up To Date: March 21, 2025
FTE: 0.50

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