Nurse B - Public Health Nurse - SHA-PHC RG1-Public Health Nursing

Position #: 9009892

Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Public Health Office - North Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, evenings, weekends and Stats

Number of Hours per Rotation: 8 hours shift

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 Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Health Network team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. 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. Inherent in this role are knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, prevention, and protection. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with The Public Health Act, the nursing policies and procedures of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, SHA Registered Nurse Specialty Protocols (RNSPs), and other relevant legislation. This employee liases with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups. The Public Health Nurse works within established guidelines to plan, organize, implement and evaluate nursing programs and services.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR Level C

Knowledge and Abilities

• Applies understanding of child development.
• Knowledge of principles & practices relating to public health laws & regulations
• Application of social determinants of health for program development & delivery
• Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.  
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.  
• Evaluates nursing interventions in individual, group and community outcomes.  
• Demonstrates application of the nursing process
• High level of accuracy in immunization, and handling specialized equipment. 
• Knowledge in program and community development process
• Identifies the importance of culture on health.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
• Knowledge of best practices in harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge in various pregnancy related issues
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
• Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated knowledge in media communication and social marketing.
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
• Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple health promotion strategies
• Ability to utilize evidence-based practice
• High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to exercise independent decision making in a community-based environment

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Requires a valid driver’s license. May require access to a vehicle for work.