Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 9011748

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Melville and District Health Care Centre 

City/Town:  Melville 

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 26, 2027

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 6 weeks:

• 20 shifts of 8 hours
• 2 shifts of 4 hours
   

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Public Health Nurse working 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 and works relatively independently. They are 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. This role translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health programs and advocacy and liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, as well as other sectors and community groups.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three (3) years experience as a Public Health Nurse
   

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
   

Licenses

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

Other Education & Training

• Immunization Competencies Course
   

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Multi-site position serving communities across former region/network boundaries
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized