Position #: 100334

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Public Health Specialist

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse C $45.830 to $56.140

Travel Required: No

Job description: The Public Health Nurse Specialist as a member of the

Population Health Unit (PHU) team consults and works closely with the Medical Health Officers. They also work with other Public Health Nurse Specialists and PHU team members; managers of public health and health promotion within the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Athabasca Health Authority; and the Ministry of Health. Their duties also entail consultation and collaboration with northern First Nations and Metis partners and intersectoral work with governmental and non-governmental agencies as required. They work with stakeholders to support the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based public health programs and policies by providing expert leadership, guidance and consultation in specific areas. Their primary areas of focus are immunization, maternal-child health, school health, chronic disease and injury prevention, travel health and population health promotion programs.

The incumbent is responsible for communicable disease control policy and program

development and implementation and for communicable disease health status surveillance and reporting within the former Keewatin Yatthé Health Region, the former Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region, and the Athabasca region.  The focus of practice includes the areas of vaccine preventable diseases, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, food and water-borne diseases, animal bites, other communicable diseases regulated under The Public Health Act. The incumbent works closely with the Medical Health Officers, health region managers and staff, and in liaison with Saskatchewan Health, other health regions and First Nations agencies.  

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Progressive experience in public health/primary care nursing with demonstrated clinical competence

Education

• Master of Nursing (MN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Master's degree in nursing, community health and epidemiology, or public health or a suitable combination of education and experience is preferred

Knowledge and Abilities

• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Team building skills, leadership, assessment and goal planning skills.
• Ability to act independently/work independently/make decisions autonomously
• Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
• Ability to do research and apply knowledge related to current best practice

Other Information

• Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation is an asset.
• For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
• Ability to communicate in Cree or Dene and English
• La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.