Nurse B - Public Health Nurse

Position Details

Position # : 9011460

Expected Start Date :
June 02, 2026

Union : SUN

Facility :
Primary Health Care Services Regina

City/Town :
Regina

Department :
Communicable Disease Prevention and Control

Type :
Full-time regular

FTE : 1

Shift Information :
Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

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

Relief :
No

Float :
No

Hours of Work :
Standard Hours; 08:00 to 16:30

Salary or Pay Band :
Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required :
Yes

Job Description
In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the management and supervision of the Communicable Diseases/Sexual Health Program Nursing Manager and Supervisor, the employee in this position provides investigation and the related follow‑up of reportable and non‑reportable communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted disease, on a day‑to‑day basis. Work load is variable and the ability to prioritize is an important aspect of the position.

This employee provides HIV counselling and point‑of‑care and anonymous HIV testing for clients requesting this service. This employee examines patients for sexually transmitted disease and ensures that necessary examination and treatments are carried out. This employee provides family planning information and counselling, and under the direction of the physician/nurse practitioner, will provide specifically selected contraceptive supplies. This employee assists with liaison and referrals to other health personnel and agencies.

Other duties include harm reduction services, the promotion of educational programmes for the public and other professionals and providing immunisation. The nature of the work requires a high degree of confidentiality and tact. Duties also include responsibility for recording.

Licences

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Experience

Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a public health nurse is required. Additional experience in nursing is desirable.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Course credits in public health nursing are required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good knowledge of principles, techniques and practices governing public health nursing.

Good knowledge of needs of healthy and unwell individuals.

Considerable knowledge of prevention, transmission and treatment of communicable diseases, particularly of sexually transmitted diseases.

Knowledge of communicable disease surveillance programmes.

Knowledge of public health laws and regulations and Primary Health Care policies relating to the control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases.

Ability to deal tactfully, non‑judgmentally and effectively with people.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, physicians, co‑workers and clients.

Ability to perform technical nursing duties with skill and competence.

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.

Ability to make mature judgments of human behaviour and to make decisions.

Ability to plan and carry out duties with a minimum of supervision.

Basic knowledge of epidemiology and epidemiological approaches to communicable disease control.

Knowledge of family planning, methods and counselling.

Knowledge of community health and social resources.

Ability to practice effective communication skills, written and oral.

Ability to provide first aid in emergency situations.

Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Skill in maintaining and promotion of health practices through effective contacts with physicians, school students, parents, senior citizens, professional groups and community organisations.

Willingness to accept supervision.

Willingness to grow professionally and personally.

Other Education and Training

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Other Information
Education in infectious disease control, sexually transmitted diseases, family planning and epidemiology would be an asset.

Possession and ability to maintain a current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) prior to employment.

Ability and willingness to work evenings/weekends as required.

Community based position provides services within PHC Regina.

Home base for this position is 2110 Hamilton Street (Subject to change).

Ability to travel when necessary including visits to hospital, community facilities and agencies and client homes.

SHA vehicle provided for work related travel.

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