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Employer Job Number: GO-00757219
Facility: COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH EAST
Job Description: Required: One (1) year of public health experience required. 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 College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Experience
CANDIDATES WITH A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR RECENT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
Advanced communication skills
Knowledge and ability to apply community health nursing theory and principles
Knowledge in public health concepts
Knowledge of growth and development of newborns, children, adolescents and adults
Knowledge of immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
Maintenance of required competencies related to management of anaphylaxis and immunization
Working knowledge in health promotion
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.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dat
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