Position #: 087797
Expected Start Date: September 29, 2025
Union: SUN
City/Town: Radville
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 18, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
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
- Three (3) years experience as a Public Health Nurse
- Experience in public health and implementation of The Public Health Act, 1994
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Competencies
- Intermediate - Leadership skills
- Assessment skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
- Intermediate - Problem solving skills
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Basic - Counseling skills
- Communication skills to provide/obtain ver...
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