Position #: 131315

Expected Start Date: To be determined, Open until filled. 

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Occupational Health and Safety - Prevention

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Standby

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Occupational Health Nurse is accountable for assessment, planning,  implementing and evaluation of the health and risk for Health Care. Providers employed with Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Occupational Health Nurse integrates clinical expertise with occupational health and public health methodologies to provide confident, ethical, autonomous decisions to fulfill the Occupational Health Nurse scope of practice. 

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Occupational Health or Public Health Nursing

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Demonstrate Leadership and organizational skills
• Clinical skills
• Advanced - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in current principles and practices of immunization
• licensing regulations and bylaws and professional practice standards.  
• Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/

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.