Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position #: 079841
Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: La Loche Health Centre
City/Town: La Loche
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 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 delivers a full range of community-based Public Health Services including pre and post-natal care, immunization, health counseling. You will also prepare and present information on various health issues/topics to individuals, families and groups.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• One (1) year of public health experience required

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Previous public health experience minimum 1-2 years' experience

Other Education and Training

• Immunization Competencies Course

Competencies

• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Presentation skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Knowledge in program and community development process
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention

Other Information

• Travel required
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Job description under review
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible for registration with the CRNS as RN (NP)
• La Loche is located approximately 347 km north of Meadow Lake