Nurse B - Clinical Coordinator

Position #: 201460

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled.

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 17, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Communicable Disease Control Coordinator works under the direction of the designated Manager and is accountable for direct supervision of communicable disease public health nurses. They are responsible for the coordination of the public health activities to control and prevent communicable diseases, including surveillance and reporting responsibilities, as outlined in The Public Health Act, The Disease Control Regulations, Saskatchewan Health directives and policies, and other applicable federal legislation. They will coordinate the prevention, planning, implementation and evaluation of Communicable Disease Control (CDC) programs within the Saskatchewan Health Authority and their designated areas. The CDC Coordinator’s scope of practice requires a broad knowledge base and autonomous decision-making skills, with a specialized focus on implementation of provincial standards related to Communicable Disease Control. The coordinator role provides program orientation, ongoing in-servicing and support to designated CDC response staff, including Public Health Nurses within an interdisciplinary service delivery model. This position is also responsible for auditing program standards for staff adherence, as well as CDC reporting required by the Ministry.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of agents, patterns, control issues & the epidemiology of disease
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
• Knowledge of legislation and acts pertinent to employee health & safety
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at various stages according to priorities.
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Ability to travel when required
• For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/
• Experience in communicable disease is considered an asset