Job Description

Position # 126135

Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Outlook & District Health Centre

City/Town: Outlook

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 15, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

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

• Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Competencies

• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
• Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of facilitation strategies
• Knowledge in community development
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
• Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
• Knowledge in health equity and impact of poverty and risk conditions on health
• Ability to build and maintain relationships based on accountability.
• High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
• Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
• Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Outlook please visit https://townofoutlook.ca/
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Travel required
• Outlook is located approximately 94 km south of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.