Job Description

Position #: 9008282

Expected Start Date: November 04, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Four Directions Community Health Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

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 $42.880 to $53.490

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Public Health Nurse directly delivers public health nursing service to individuals, families and communities in an assigned geographic area within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (formerly RQHR). The Public Health Nurse carries out public health nursing activities under the supervision of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments according to accepted policies and procedures of the nursing program and the Saskatchewan Health Authority and SRNA Standards of practices. This employee will facilitate in identifying needs of individuals, families, groups or communities and will assist in the development of programs/services, carry out immunization, assess client needs, make home visits, counsel and provide health promotion services. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel and agencies, as well as works closely with community groups. Home base for this position is: 1504 Albert St.

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
• Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.

Licenses

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of community development
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent decision making in a community-based environment
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated knowledge in educational resource development.
• High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.
• Uses knowledge of determinants of health in interactions with clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of prevention used in promotion, prevention and protection of health.
• Demonstrates application of the nursing process
• Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
• Able to assist all levels of clients to take responsibility for their own health
• Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy
• Demonstrated knowledge in media communication and social marketing.
• Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
• Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple health promotion strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Ability to create a supportive environment
• Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.
• Focus on strengthening community action and reorienting health services
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
• High level of accuracy in immunization, and handling specialized equipment.
• Ability to be self-directed

Other Information

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• Travel allowance is provided.
• Home base site location 1504 Albert Street
• Community based position provides services in clinic/home settings in PHC Regina
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

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.