Position #: 9011989

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Kerrobert & District Health Centre

City/Town: Kerrobert

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.880 to $53.490

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse is an integral member of the PHC team, providing and coordinating initial, continuing, and comprehensive nursing services to patients in the PHC site. The PHC Nurse promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. The PHC Nurse works alongside physicians, clinic staff, and other health care professionals to promote quality health care outcomes, while working with established standards to ensure patients/clients receive a high standard of primary health care. PHC Nurse initiates and/or participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site. The PHC Nurse works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on competent assessment knowledge and skills. The PHC Nurse plays a key role in quality improvement in the function of the clinic, primary health supports offered in the community and supports linkages between primary and secondary health care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in case management is an asset
• Minimum one year of recent nursing experience in a clinic-based setting required

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Facilitation skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in various diagnostic for cardiopulmonary disease and/or diabetes
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure 
• Demonstrated clinical competency
• Knowledge and application of quality improvement principles, tools, and outcomes
• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing/Assessment
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Knowledge in time management
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to act independently/work independently/make decisions autonomously
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Demonstrated understanding of the prevention and management of chronic diseases
• Systems thinking approach to health care delivery

Other Information

• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Experience in a community-based setting (Public Health, Home Care) is an asset.

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.