The role involves planning and implementing public health programs based on community assessments and determinants of health. Responsibilities include providing health consultations, conducting educational programs, and screening children for growth and development delays.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Registration or eligibility with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) is required.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateInterdisciplinary CollaborationEducational Material DevelopmentProgram PlanningCross-Cultural CommunicationClient Record ManagementHealth ConsultationCommunity AssessmentParenting EducationDevelopmental ScreeningClinical PreceptingImmunization Strategies
Job description
Position #: 205156
Expected Start Date: June 22, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Wadena
City/Town: Wadena
Department: Public Health Nursing
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: December 09, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation
Per 4 weeks:
12 shifts of 11.78 hours
1 shifts of 8 hours
Relief:
No
Float:
No
Hours of
Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
Salary or
Pay
Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel
Required: No
Job Description
Assists in planning/implementation/evaluation of program activities based on determinants of health, best practice literature & community assessment. Provides health information/consultation/emotional support & referral via telephone & in one-on-one contacts (clinical, school, home & community setting). Reviews/develops/evaluates educational materials. Assists in writing articles/preparing bulletin board displays & appearing in television interviews. Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of settings. Provides parenting education & support programs to foster healthy functioning families. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization. Screens infants & preschool children for specific delays & deficiencies related to growth & development. Provides observational experiences for nursing/medical/nutrition students. Precepts nursing students. Maintains accurate client records/statistics/workload measurement tools. Human Resources Exemption: No Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Other Education and Training
Benefits
Recruitment Incentives
Retention Incentives
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds Other Information
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Multi-site position serving communities across former region/network boundaries
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.
> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone.
> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce.
> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note
Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
