Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 9002236

Expected Start Date: January 12, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town: Kindersley

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 08, 2027

FTE: 0.6

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, the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, prevention, and protection. This employee liases with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required

Licenses

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
• Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships based on accountability.
• Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
• Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
• Knowledge of facilitation strategies
• Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
• Knowledge in community development
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Travel required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon