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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00654087
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 in Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
Valid Class 5 driver's 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
Other Information

External applicants applying to the Saskatchewan Health Authority are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of Vaccination will be required prior to offer of employment.

No guaranteed hours.
Shifts (days, evenings, nights) including actual hours, date of commencement and temporary end dates are for info
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