Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Rosetown; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Rosetown invites applications for a Public Health Nurse at Rosetown Health Centre. The role is full-time temporary, 1.0 FTE, with days shifts and travel between communities as required.

As part of Population Health Services, you will provide nursing services, apply assessments, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support health promotion and disease prevention in the region. Requires BScN, BLS-HCP, and CRNS eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide Public Health Nursing services within the Population Health Promotion Model.
• Make primary decisions based on sound assessments per Health Act and standards.
• Translate health knowledge to support programs and advocacy.
• Liaise with other health personnel, sectors, and community groups.
• Work independently under the Primary Health Care Manager SW1.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Decision making skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

Position #: 001464

Expected Start Date: November 07, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Rosetown Health Centre

City/Town: Rosetown

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Public Health Nurse reports to the Primary Health Care Manager SW1. 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Competencies

• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/
• Travel required
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)