Campus Health Nurse

Competition Number: P14867

Posting Title: Campus Health Nurse

Classification: Band 10

Location: Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus

Other Location(s): N/A

Building: N/A

Other Building: N/A

Date Posted: 12/06/2023

Closing Date: 12/17/2023

JIQ #: 50071

Start Date: 02/05/2024

End Date: 02/07/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Ongoing: Yes

Category of Work: Full Time

Bargaining Unit: Professional Services

Hours of Work: Regulated 36 hours (5/4 work pattern)

Salary Range: $40.90 - $48.88 per hour

Temporary Market Stipend: $3.21 per hour

Incumbent: N/A

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay: 1.0 FTE position

Posting Status: Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytechs strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA):

Job Duties:

• Provide health education and counseling on health issues and refer to appropriate resources as needed.
• Initiate and deliver health education and wellness.
• Be responsible for preparation and revision of health services procedures.
• Be responsible for ordering equipment and supplies for the health centre.
• Immunize students and staff as appropriate to their specific program. Recommendations will be based on current provincial guidelines and the most current issue of Canadian Immunization Guide. Immunization records will be maintained on all individuals immunized.
• Remain current in immunization knowledge and other areas of wellness promotion.
• Maintain a daily log of services provided.
• Maintain a working relationship with external resource professionals and agencies to promote easy access to consultation and assistance.
• Assess and provide treatment for minor injuries and illness, referring more serious injuries to medical attention.
• Report accidents to appropriate personnel, making recommendation when necessary.
• Complete appropriate insurance and compensation forms.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Specific Accountabilities:

Duties:

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA):

• Nursing degree from a recognized post secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Currently registered with College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) with active practicing status.
• Level C CPR certified.
• Level 1 (Basics) and Level II (Workplace Inspection and Accident Investigation) Provincial OH&S Training.
• Minimum three years nursing practice of which two years are recent and relevant in community or employee health and wellness.
• Current knowledge of immunization.
• Understanding of administration of routine immunizations.
• Understanding of infection control and occupational health.
• Understanding of the development delivery of health promotion and/or wellness programs.
• Good interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Strong writing skills in order to provide reports, letters, memos, etc.
• Computer literate with word processing and e-mail at a basic skill level.
• Good counseling skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA: N/A