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Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

  • Humboldt, SK
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 29, 2026
  • 1 position

$42.04–$52.44 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time, Temporary
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Nov 9, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
38 hours per week

Job summary

The Public Health Nurse provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. This role involves working independently to assess health needs, liaise with community groups, and implement health promotion and protection strategies.

Job details

Position #: 9013174 Expected Start Date: Union: SUN Facility: Lanigan City/Town: Lanigan Department: Public Health Nursing Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2027 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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 (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. This employee works relatively independently and is expected to make primary decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with The Public Health Act, both regional and PHN specific policy and procedures, the CRNS Standards of Practice, the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Community Health Nurses of Canada - Standards of Practice, and PHN Discipline Specific Competencies. Knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotions, prevention, and protection are inherent in this role. This employee liaises with, and refers to, other health personnel, and other sectors and community groups. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset. Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Memberships * College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Other Education and Training * Current CPR Level C Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement * Demonstrated knowledge in media communication and social marketing. * Knowledge in community development * Health Promotion strategies include building healthy public policy * Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload * Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large. * Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment. * Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills * Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills. * Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs. * Demonstrated knowledge in educational resource development. * Communicate effectively orally and written with clients of varying ages * Communicate effectively orally and written with targeted populations * Knowledge of facilitation strategies * Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies * Ability to analyze health issues in the context of political & social climate * Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status * High level of accuracy in health assessment, nursing diagnosis and treatment. Other Information * Travel within the region and provincially * This position is multi-site and may cross former region and network boundaries to service communities 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.

What you’ll do

The Public Health Nurse provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health Promotion Model and Primary Health Care. This role involves working independently to assess health needs, liaise with community groups, and implement health promotion and protection strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS). A minimum of one year of public health nursing experience is considered an asset, along with current CPR Level C certification.

Listed skills

  • Conflict Resolution · Preferred
  • Community development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Public health nursing
  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Health assessment
  • Nursing diagnosis
  • Community development
  • Facilitation strategies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mediation
  • Critical analysis
  • Reflective practice
  • Educational resource development
  • Social marketing
  • Media communication
  • Counselling
  • Primary health care
  • Communication
  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Negotiation
  • Economics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Health Assessment
  • Nursing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Reconciliation
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Population Health
  • Community Health
  • Public Policies
  • Community Development
  • Health Promotion
  • Publicly Funded Health Care
  • Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Primary Health Care
  • Social Marketing
  • Cultural Responsiveness
  • Nursing Diagnosis
  • Reflective Practice
  • Public Health Laws
  • Public Health Nursing
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Education and Training

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Public / Community Health Nurse
  • Nursing Professionals
  • Registered Nurses

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