Position #: 9002510
Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Melfort Public Health Office
City/Town: Melfort
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: January 01, 2027
FTE: 0.5
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 112 hours per 6 weeks
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: The Public Health Nurse provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health model. Public Health Nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviors of individuals, families, and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy. Job description is available upon request.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Experience in public health and implementation of The Public Health Act, 1994
One (1) year of public health experience required
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
Other Education and Training
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
Knowledge and Abilities
knowledge of public health nursing in a generalized and focused practice role
Knowledge in current principles and practices of immunization
Ability to use health promotion and prevention strategies for program planning
Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
Sound clinical judgement skills.
Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
Knowledge in human behavior, growth and development
Knowledge of principles/practices of immunization
Ability to learn new skills
Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to manage anaphylaxis and immunization administration
Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds
Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
Other Information
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
For more information on the city of Melfort please visit https://www.melfort.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association
For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/
