Job Description

Position:

Public Health Nurse

Expected Start Date:

June 23, 2025

Expected End Date:

June 25, 2026

Facility:

Jeannie Bird Clinic

City/Town:

La Ronge

Type:

Full-time temporary

FTE:

1

Relief:

No

Float:

No

Field Hours:

No

Salary or Pay Band:

As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required:

Yes

:

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The Parent Support Worker will assist the Maternal Child Health Program by improving health outcomes for pregnant women and families with infants and young children, by focusing on culture, role-modeling and healthy teachings by linking community resources. This role requires workers to be organized, flexible and adaptable. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply!


The Public Nurses will use his/her assessment and nursing skills to effectively assist the clients to maintain an optimal level of health; Utilize Assessment, educating, & nursing skills to carry out Public Health Nursing programming. The Public Health Program is located at the Jeannie Bird Clinic in La Ronge. However, this position will be required to travel to outlying LLRIB communities to provide public health programming to clients.

Human Resources Exemption:

No

Key Responsibilities:

Educating clients in the prenatal and postnatal period's in-group or individual settings; Carrying out comprehensive health program in the schools; Assessing the needs of band members, making necessary referrals and assisting families; Pre and postnatal care; Communicable Disease Control & Tuberculosis programming; Providing direct care by assessing client health needs, planning care, implementing interventions & evaluating outcomes; Promote healthy lifestyles & health promotion; Act as a client advocate & a liaison between LLRIBHS & other agencies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Experience

Previous Public Health and/or Acute Care experience is an asset Experience working with First Nations Communities is an asset

Competencies

Communication skills Interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Organizational skills Public relations skills Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to work as a team member Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset Ability to work independently

Other Information

Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Valid Class 5 Driver's License, where required Apply Online at https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/ Or submit cover letter and resume by email to HR@LLRIBHS.CA * For more information: Contact HR at 306-425-9110