Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 175714
Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre
City/Town: Biggar
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027
FTE: 0.5
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 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 (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. 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, and other relevant legislation. Inherent in this role are knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, prevention, and protection. This employee liases 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 - Communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
• Demonstrates adherence to established standards of care/ SHA Policies/Procedures
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
• Ability to work independently
• High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment.

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• Travel required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized