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Employer Job Number: GO-00350608
Facility: COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH EAST
Job Description: A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (PHN) IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF THE HEALTH AND HEALTH RISKS FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN PRINCE ALBERT PARKLAND HEALTH REGION. A PHN'S SCOPE OF PRACTICE REQUIRES A BROAD KNOWLEDGE BASE AND AUTONOMOUS DECISION MAKING SKILLS. A PHN ALSO PROVIDES CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT TO A WIDE ARRAY OF PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE WORKS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MANAGER OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Experience
CANDIDATES WITH A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR RECENT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced communication skills
Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
Working knowledge in health promotion
Maintenance of required competencies related to management of anaphylaxis and immunization
Knowledge of growth and development of newborns, children, adolescents and adults
Knowledge and ability to apply community health nursing theory and principles
Knowledge in public health concepts
Knowledge of immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
64 hours in a 6 week rotation. Shifts (days, evenings, nights) including actual hours, date of commencement and temporary end dates are for informational purpose only and may be subject to change.
Expected Start Date: June 20, 2016
Expected Up To Date: June 16, 2017
FTE: 0.29
Hours of Work: In a 6 week rotation: shift of hour
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