HealthCareersInSask.ca·Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
The Public Health Nurse provides essential services including postnatal care, immunizations, and communicable disease follow-up. The role also involves client and staff education and travel health services within the assigned region.
Position #: 124348
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined
Union: SUN
Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre
City/Town: Meadow Lake
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Part-time regular
0.25
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 7 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: Yes
Public health nursing provides services that include postnatal care; childhood, school, and adult immunizations; client and staff education/orientation; influenza programming; communicable disease follow-up; and travel health services. This position will include a work assignment of a subset of these services.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience One year experience as a Public Health Nurse or Immunization Nurse is an asset Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Competencies Advanced - Communication skills Advanced - Interpersonal skills Advanced - Organizational skills Advanced - Assessment skills Advanced - Change management skills Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge in population and public health concepts Ability to adapt to changing conditions Ability to competently use computers and software applications Other Information Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Travel within the region and provincially Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) For more information on the city of Meadow Lake please visit https://www.meadowlake.ca/ Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.
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.
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Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and be registered or eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required to support the travel requirements of the position.
Market context
Public health nurse roles in Saskatchewan are often tied to community programs, prevention, immunization, and population health services, so demand can shift with local public health priorities and staffing needs. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who bring current nursing registration, relevant certificates, and experience working with diverse community groups. Before applying, confirm your documents are ready, and note that the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time.