Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00617978
Facility: PUBLIC HEALTH - SHR
Job Description: The Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the Manager of Public Health Nursing.  As an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides 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)
Immunization Competencies Course
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
Valid drivers license or the ability to travel both within the Region and Provincially
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years experience (within the past five (5) to six (6) years) as a Public Health Nurse.
Other Information

Note:  This position is open to all SUN members within the bargaining unit as per Article 27.05 of the SUN Collective Bargaining Agreement, however first preference will be given to employees of Sunrise Health Region.

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