Job Description

Position #: 087799

Expected Start Date: November 29, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 23, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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, both regional and PHN specific policy and procedures, the CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Community Health Nurses of Canada - Standards of Practice, and PHN Discipline Specific Competencies. Knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotions, prevention, and protection are inherent in this role. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• One year experience as a Public Health Nurse or Immunization Nurse is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR Level C

Competencies

• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Basic - Counseling skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Assessment skills
• Intermediate - Leadership skills
• Intermediate - Problem solving skills
• Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
• Basic - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at various stages according to priorities.
• Ability to make decisions on patient care and coordination of equipment
• Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
• Knowledge in community development
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Travel required
• 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.