Public Health Nurse

Job title: Public Health Nurse

Job description: Employer Job Number: GO-00686842
Facility: Idylwyld Centre
Job Description: Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of program activities that are based on determinants of health, best practice literature and community assessment. Provides health information, consultation, emotional support and referral through telephone and one-on-one contacts in a clinical, school, home and community setting. Reviews, develops and evaluates educational materials to achieve program objectives. Participates in writing articles, preparing bulletin board displays and appearing in television interviews related to program objectives. Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of community and institutional settings on topics relevant to current health and lifestyle issues, communicable disease and injury prevention. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization for selected population groups. Screens infants and preschool children for specific delays and deficiencies related to growth and development. Influences community leaders and politicians to make policy decisions that address the determinants of health and environmental issues. Provides observational experiences for nursing, medical and nutrition students and precepts nursing students. Maintains accurate client records, statistics and workload measurement tools.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Basic Life Support for Care Givers (BLS-HCP)
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
Current CPR Certification
Experience
Previous experience as a Nurse A immunizing nurse or 1 year Public Health nursing is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as a membe
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