Position #: 161678
Expected Start Date: June 23, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Outlook Health Centre
City/Town: Outlook
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
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 Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with The Public Health Act, the policies of the Public Health Nursing program, the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, prevention, and protection. This employee liases with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Competencies
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Communication skills
Basic - Organizational skills
Basic - Decision making skills
Basic - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Knowledge of facilitation strategies
Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
Ability to build and maintain relationships based on accountability.
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Knowledge in community development
Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
Other Information
Evening and weekend work may be required
For more information on the town of Outlook please visit https://townofoutlook.ca/
Travel required
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Outlook is located approximately 94 km south of Saskatoon
Additional Comment
No guaranteed hours. Must be Available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable
