Position #: 9008614
Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: SHA-Agency INH-Communicable Disease
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: Communicable Disease
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Weekends
Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
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 Communicable Disease Control Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the designated Manager or supervisor and is a delegate of the local Medical Health Officer(s) and is accountable for the coordination of public health activities to control and prevent communicable diseases, including surveillance and reporting responsibilities, as outlined in The Public Health Officers Regulations, in addition to The Public Health Act, 1994 and The Disease Control Regulations and Saskatchewan Health directives and policies and other applicable federal legislation. They will coordinate the prevention, planning, and implementation of Communicable Disease Control (CDC) services within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The CDC PHN conducts investigations and the related follow up of reportable and non-reportable communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, on a day-to-day basis working collaboratively with many internal and external health care professionals/agencies.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience in public health nursing
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
Competencies
Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
Decision making skills
Leadership skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
Utilize epidemiological models to explain disease patterns in community health
Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload
Other Information
Ability to travel when required
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Education in infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, is an asset
Job description under review
Home Base will be Access Place or TBD based on candidate preference and space availability
