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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00383697-1
Facility: Community Services
Job Description: The Public Health Nurse reports to the Director of Population Health. As an integral member of the Population Health Services team, provides Public Health Nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with the Public Health Act, the policies of the Public Health Nursing program, the SRNA Standards of Practice, the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, the Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention strategies and protection. Public Health Nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health programs and advocacy. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Basic Life Support for Care Givers (BLS-HCP)
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience (within the past five years) as a Public Health Nurse.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Decision making skills
Communication skills
Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
Other Information

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