Nurse B - Communicable Disease Control Public Health Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse to coordinate activities for communicable disease control. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least two years of public health nursing experience. The nurse will conduct investigations, report diseases, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential, and the candidate must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan. Travel may be required for this position.

Benefits

Valid Class 5 driver's license required

Travel required when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent relevant experience in public health nursing.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public health activities to control communicable diseases.
• Conduct investigations and follow up on reportable communicable diseases.
• Collaborate with internal and external health care professionals.

Skills

Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation

Decision making skills

Leadership skills

Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Knowledge in population health promotion approaches

Knowledge of communicable disease control practices

Ability to work independently

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Course credits in community health and public health nursing

Job description

Position #

9008608

Expected Start Date

January 05, 2026

Union

SUN

Facility

SHA-Agency INH-Communicable Disease

City/Town

Lloydminster

Department

Communicable Disease

Type

Full-time regular

FTE

1

Shift Information

Days, Weekends

Hours of Work

28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief

No

Float

No

Field Hours

No

Salary or Pay Band

Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required

Yes

Job Description

The Communicable Disease Control Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the designated Manager or supervisor and is a delegate of the local Medical Health Officer(s) and is accountable for the coordination of public health activities to control and prevent communicable diseases, including surveillance and reporting responsibilities, as outlined in The Public Health Officers Regulations, in addition to The Public Health Act, 1994 and The Disease Control Regulations and Saskatchewan Health directives and policies and other applicable federal legislation. They will coordinate the prevention, planning, and implementation of Communicable Disease Control (CDC) services within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The CDC PHN conducts investigations and the related follow up of reportable and non-reportable communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, on a day-to-day basis working collaboratively with many internal and external health care professionals/agencies.

Human Resources Exemption

No

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience in public health nursing

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required

Competencies

• Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
• Decision making skills
• Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Utilize epidemiological models to explain disease patterns in community health
• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload

Other Information

• Ability to travel when required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Education in infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, is an asset
• Job description under review
• Home Base will be Prairie North Plaza or TBD based on candidate preference and space availability