Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a public health nurse

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

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

Other Education and Training

• Immunization Competencies Course

Knowledge and Abilities

• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate
• Willingness to adhere to established Public Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates skill in group education, individual counselling and advocacy
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
• Ability to use health promotion and prevention strategies for program planning
• High level accuracy/attention to detail required in all aspects of this position
• Demonstrated understanding of community development
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Requires sound knowledge of nursing process

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• 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