Job Description

Position # 9011492

Expected Start Date: June 15, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Eston Health Centre

City/Town: Eston

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2027

FTE: 0.36

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 20 shifts of 8 hours per 12 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: No

Reporting to the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse is an integral member of the PHC team, providing and coordinating initial, continuing, and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC site. The PHC Nurse promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. The PHC Nurse works alongside physicians, clinic staff, and other health care professionals to promote quality health care outcomes, while working with established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. PHC Nurse initiates and/or participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site. The PHC Nurse works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on competent assessment knowledge and skills. The PHC Nurse plays a key role in quality improvement in the function of the clinic, primary health supports offered in the community and supports linkages between primary and secondary health care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in case management is an asset
• Previous experience in chronic disease management would be an asset
• Experience in a community based, multidisciplinary setting
• Minimum one year of recent nursing experience in a clinic-based setting required

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated clinical competency
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Knowledge in time management
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Ability to apply evidence-based decision making
• Knowledge of the impact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
• Ability to use a variety of assessment procedures and interviewing skills
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Demonstrates efficient use of resources
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Demonstrated understanding of the prevention and management of chronic diseases
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
• Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion
• Knowledge of traditional care needs of patients of First Nations, Metis ancestry
• Knowledge and application of quality improvement principles, tools, and outcomes
• Ability to apply advanced computer skills
• Systems thinking approach to health care delivery
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
• Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation skills.

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

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.