Job Description

Position #: 9014213

Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town: Kindersley

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 29, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: 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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Travel required
• For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Evening and weekend work may be required

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.