Nurse B - Infectious Disease

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Prince Albert invites applications for a TB Nurse Clinician. This provincial program lead role focuses on preventing TB transmission, reducing disease progression, and leading evidence-based care in collaboration with health partners and First Nations communities.

The role requires a BScN, knowledge of public health principles, and strong communication. Masters degree is considered an asset; field hours include days, evenings, weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with TB prevention and treatment, including contact investigation.
• Two years recent experience working in Public health/Communicable Disease.
• Experience in an acute care setting would be an asset.

Skills

TB prevention & treatment

Public health experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Masters degree (asset)

Job description

Position #: 158784

Expected Start Date: October 13, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Communicable Disease Prevention & Control - Provincial TB Program

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The TB Nurse Clinician is part of a provincial program and multidisciplinary team working in collaboration with relevant agencies, health care professionals, First Nations partners, and Provincial Health Authority partners. The TB Nurse Clinician is an expert clinical nurse with a focus on leading best evidence care to prevent transmission and reduce the progression of Tuberculosis (TB) in Saskatchewan. The Nurse Clinician integrates experience, advanced level skills and knowledge of TB disease, TB infection and transmission, applying nursing theory, population health promotion strategies, public health principles, education, clinical care, and disease management strategies in communities. This position requires a high level of skill in collaborative consultation with managers, supervisors, nurse clinicians, acute care, public health nurses, physicians, community health workers, agencies, community stakeholders, and governmental departments to provide a comprehensive approach to communicable disease reduction, adherence, and management support for clients with TB.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience with TB prevention and treatment, including contact investigation
• Two years recent experience working in Public health/Communicable Disease
• Experience in an acute care setting would be considered an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Masters degree in related field is an asset
• OH&S Safety for Supervisors Training
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Research skills
• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge in program development and implementation
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel required