Public Health Nurse

Position: Public Health Nurse

Expected Start Date: 25 Aug 2025

Facility: Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services

City/Town: La Ronge, Sk.

Type: Temporary Full-time

FTE: 1

Expected End Date: 25 Aug 2026 

Salary or Pay Band: Based on education and experience

Job Description: 

We are looking for a compassionate, hard-working and fit person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal skills. This position will promote the Woodland Cree culture, traditional practices and values. This role requires workers to be organized, outgoing, flexible and adaptable, if you feel like this job opportunity is a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply!

The Public Nurse will use his/her assessment and nursing skills to effectively assist the clients to maintain an optimal level of health; Utilize Assessment, educating, & nursing skills to carry out Public Health Nursing programming;

The Public Health Program is located at the Jeannie Bird Clinic in La Ronge. However, this position will be required to travel to outlying LLRIB communities to provide public health programming to clients.

Travel Required: Yes

Key Responsibilities:

• Educating clients in the prenatal and postnatal period’s in-group or individual settings;
• Carrying out comprehensive health program in the schools;
• Assessing the needs of band members, making necessary referrals and assisting families;
• Pre and postnatal care;
• Communicable Disease Control & Tuberculosis programming;
• Providing direct care by assessing client health needs, planning care, implementing interventions & evaluating outcomes;
• Promote healthy lifestyles & health promotion;
• Act as a client advocate & a liaison between LLRIBHS & other agencies;

Education

• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Must be in good standing and registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS);

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Other Education and Training

• Previous Public Health and/or Acute Care experience is an asset;
• Experience working with First Nations Communities is an asset;
• Ability to speak/or understand Cree is a definite asset;

Competencies 

• Excellent problem solving & organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal & public relations skills;
• Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office;
• Must be able to work independently and be self-directed;

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a team member;
• Ability to travel to Outlying communities;
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License;

Other Information

• A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening and Driver’s Abstract is required upon hire. 
• Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience. 
• LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered.
• Apply Online at https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/ Or submit cover letter and resume by email to HR@llribhs.ca
• For more information: Contact HR at 306-425-9110