Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Job summary

Provides health information, crisis intervention, and clinical testing for STIs and blood-borne pathogens in office and community settings. Conducts outreach services including needle exchange and condom distribution via a mobile van.

Job details

Position #: 163787 Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Idylwyld Centre City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Street & Sexual Health Type: Part-time temporary Expected Up to Date: June 30, 2027 FTE: 0.86 Shift Information: Days, Evenings Number of Hours per Rotation: 24 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: Provides health information, crisis intervention and referral through telephone and one-on-one contact, in office and community settings. Provides group educational programs related to program objectives. Interviews and examines clients for the presence of sexually transmitted infections, blood borne pathogens and pregnancy, carries out appropriate laboratory procedures and treats or refers clients based on findings. Locates and notifies contacts to positive cases of sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Provides condom distribution, needle exchange and supplies to persons who use injection drugs through the outreach van. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience Minimum of one (1) year Public Health Nursing experience is an asset. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Other Education and Training Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies Basic - Critical thinking skills Basic - Communication skills Advanced - Demonstrated skill in maintaining files and records Knowledge and Abilities Ability to work independently Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles. Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies Knowledge of analyzing, reporting of data and statistics Ability to establish workload priorities. Other Information Previous experience working w/i community setting w/ Indigenous clients an asset Travel required For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/ Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized 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

Provides health information, crisis intervention, and clinical testing for STIs and blood-borne pathogens in office and community settings. Conducts outreach services including needle exchange and condom distribution via a mobile van.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS). A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required, and one year of public health nursing experience is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Public health nursing
• Crisis intervention
• Health education
• Laboratory procedures
• STI testing
• HIV testing
• Needle exchange
• Community outreach
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Record keeping
• Cross-cultural communication
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Workload prioritization
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Laboratory Procedures
• Reproductive Health Care
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Critical Thinking
• Health Promotion
• Public Health Nursing
• Statistics

Job areas

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