Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Job summary

The Public Health Nurse assesses, plans, and implements health services for clients, families, and groups within the community. They provide consultation and support to various professionals while applying public health principles and health promotion strategies.

Job details

Position #: 074880 Expected Start Date: October 13, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: La Ronge Health Centre City/Town: La Ronge Department: Public Health Nursing Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: May 05, 2028 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: No Job Description: Assesses, plans, implements and evaluation of the health and health risks for clients. Scope of practice requires a broad knowledge base and autonomous decision making skills. PHN provides consultation and support to a wide array of professionals in the community and delivers community health nursing services to individuals, families and groups. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Competencies * Critical thinking skills * Interpersonal skills * Problem solving skills * Public relations skills * Facilitation skills * Negotiation skills * Time management skills * Collaborative skills * Organizational skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to apply public health methods & principles w/ families and communities * Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and community partnership program * Ability to apply health promotion principles * Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement. * Ability to function independently within established parameters Other Information * For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/ * La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Public Health Nurse assesses, plans, and implements health services for clients, families, and groups within the community. They provide consultation and support to various professionals while applying public health principles and health promotion strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS). The role requires strong critical thinking, communication, and autonomous decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives • Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Public relations
• Facilitation
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Collaborative skills
• Organizational skills
• Public health methods
• Health promotion
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Autonomous decision making
• Community Health Nursing
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Organizational Skills
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Reconciliation
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Public Health
• Public Relations
• Critical Thinking
• Health Promotion
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Postherpetic Neuralgia
• Public Health Nursing
• Time Management
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Public Health Nurse
• Public / Community Health Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses