Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 171578

Union: SUN

Facility: McIntosh Building

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Hours of Work: 56 hours in a 3-week period

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: A Public Health Nurse (PHN) is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the health and health risks for people living in Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. A PHN's scope of practice requires a broad knowledge base and autonomous decision-making skills. A PHN also provides consultation and support to a wide array of professionals in the community. The Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a public health nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Assessment skills
• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in community health and public health concepts
• Knowledge in growth and development of newborns/children/adolescents/adults
• Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
• Ability to manage anaphylaxis and immunization administration
• Working knowledge in health promotion
• Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.
• Spiritwood is located approximately 126 km west of Prince Albert
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Spiritwood please visit http://townofspiritwood.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives