Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 081746

Expected Start Date: June 02, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Moose Jaw Family Wellness Centre

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2026

FTE: 0.64

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 18 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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, CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation. The Public Health Nurse works within guidelines established by SHA policy to plan organize, implement and evaluate nursing programs in an assigned area. The Public Health Nurse translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health-enhancing behaviors of individuals, families and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Time management skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts
• Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Evening and weekend work may be required