Nurse B - Communicable Disease Control Public Health Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience in public health nursing

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Course credits in community health and public health nursing are required

Competencies

• Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
• Decision making skills
• Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Utilize epidemiological models to explain disease patterns in community health
• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload

Other Information

• Ability to travel when required
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Education in infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, is an asset
• Job description under review
• Home Base will be Prairie North Plaza or TBD based on candidate preference and space availability