Public Health Nurse

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00758945
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Registered Nurse
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH EAST
• Department:
• HIV Strategy
• Employment Type:
• Temporary
• Employment Term:
• Part Time
• Posting Date:
• April 24, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 5, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days
  96.00 hours per 4 week rotation: 12 shifts of 8.00 hours
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $42.040 to $52.440 (6 step range)
• Union:
• SUN

The HIV Nurse Clinician is an expert clinical nurse in the study of Infectious Disease and specifically the study, assessment and treatment of HIV and AIDS. The HIV Nurse Clinician integrates experience and advanced level skills in the provision of direct patient care. The HIV Nurse Clinician requires skill in collaborative multidisciplinary consultation particularly with the Infectious Diseases Specialists, the case manager and the broader outreach team. The position will ensure seamless coordination of clinical planning, treatment protocols, therapeutic activities and client interventions. As a member of the Access Place Care Team the HIV Nurse Clinician reports to the Nursing Unit Manager of Access Place.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Demonstrates application of critical thinking skills to responsible decision-making.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to creatively solve problems in a resourceful manner
• Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrates the utilization of research and theory based knowledge to design, manage, coordinate and provide an advanced level of care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and ability to apply community health nursing theory and principles
• Knowledge of current trends, issues and perspectives, of nursing in the specific clinical area
• Knowledge of HIV
• Knowledge of population health promotion concepts and strategies
• Understanding of HIPAA and other regulatory requirements that could affect or be affected by automation

Shifts (days, evenings, nights) including actual hours, date of commencement and temporary end dates are for informational purpose only and may be subject to change. 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.
Expected Start Date: May 6, 2024
Expected Up To Date: April 8, 2025
FTE®: 0.64