Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 9008288

Expected Start Date: July 06, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Four Directions Community Health Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 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: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description: The Public Health Nurse directly delivers public health nursing service to individuals, families and communities in an assigned geographic area within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (formerly RQHR).  The Public Health Nurse carries out public health nursing activities under the supervision of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor.  This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments according to accepted policies and procedures of the nursing program and the Saskatchewan Health Authority and SRNA Standards of practices.  This employee will facilitate in identifying needs of individuals, families, groups or communities and will assist in the development of programs/services, carry out immunization, assess client needs, make home visits, counsel and provide health promotion services.  This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel and agencies, as well as works closely with community groups. Home base for this position is: 1504 Albert St.

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

Education

• Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
• Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Able to assist all levels of clients to take responsibility for their own health
• High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple health promotion strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
• Uses knowledge of determinants of health in interactions with clients.
• Demonstrates application of the nursing process
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Ability to be self-directed 
• Demonstrated understanding of community development
• Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Demonstrated knowledge in educational resource development.
• High level of accuracy in immunization, and handling specialized equipment. 
• Demonstrated knowledge in media communication and social marketing.
• Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
• Ability to exercise independent decision making in a community-based environment
• Knowledge of prevention used in promotion, prevention and protection of health.
• Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.  
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to create a supportive environment
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.  
• Focus on strengthening community action and reorienting health services

Other Information

• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Community based position provides services in clinic/home settings in PHC Regina
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel allowance is provided.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.