Job Description

Position # 9008823

Expected Start Date: September 17, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Public Health Office - South Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 01, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 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

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. The home base for this position is 3621 Pasqua Street.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset.

Education

• Current registration with CRNS and current BCLS certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required

Licenses

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

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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

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.