Position #: 9002236
Expected Start Date: January 12, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Kindersley Health Centre
City/Town: Kindersley
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: January 08, 2027
FTE: 0.6
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 18 shifts of 8 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 (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 - Computer skills
Basic - Organizational skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Communication skills
Basic - Decision making skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Ability to build and maintain relationships based on accountability.
Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
Knowledge of facilitation strategies
Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
Knowledge in community development
Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
Other Information
For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Evening and weekend work may be required
Travel required
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
