Job Description:

Job information Central TB Nurse from the Company STC URBAN 1ST NSTNS, this latest Central TB Nurse job vacancy is located in the city Saskatoon located in the country Canada . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Nurse field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Community Health Programs Manager, the Community Tuberculosis Health Nurse's primary responsibility will be to support the delivery of sustainable health services and programs for Saskatchewan First Nations.This position supports communities in the prevention, education, and treatment of TB. This position provides professional support, mentoring, and guidance to fulfill policy and guideline requirements of the First Nation and Inuit Health Branch Strategy Against Tuberculosis for First Nations On-reserve and TB Prevention & Control Saskatchewan.

The Tuberculosis CHN provides but is not limited to the following program elements:

Health Education

• Participation in the development and delivery of the annual TB CHN Conference
• Participation in the development and delivery of the annual TBPW Workshop
• Disperse TB needs assessment to Health Directors and CHN's
• Provide community and school TB educational opportunities as requested by the community using TB needs assessment
• Attend health fairs or community events to provide TB information as requested
• Provide support and guidance to the CHNs and Health Directors on TB proposals and activities
• Provide TB education sessions to the at risk populations such as people living with HIV, diabetes, heavy alcohol or drug use, renal disease, senior population
• Educate parents with young children who live in high incidence communities of the risks of TB and how to protect their child

CHN Orientation

• Provide orientation, training and support to CHNs as required ensuring program standards and expectations of medication administration, delivery, management and delegation are outlined. Collaborate with TBPC RN as necessary
• Provide updates on the TB program to CHN's, nurse managers and Health Directors

TBPW Training

• Coordinate and provide orientation, training and support for TBPWs. Collaborate with the CHN , TB Coordinator and TBPC RN as necessary
• Review roles, responsibilities and standards of care regarding medication administration, delivery and management within the TBPW Handbook
• Notify area TBPC RN when TBPW orientation is planned
• Provide support post-orientation on outstanding concerns or education needs within four weeks
• Provide retraining and updates as required for TBPW
  • Note: Updates are required if there has been a break in service delivery for 6 months or more. Updates and/or re-training may be provided sooner at the discretion of the TB RN and when concerns are identified by the CHN and/or TBPC RN.
• Provide a copy of the TBPW training notification form to the CHN

Screening (as per program protocols)

• TB nurse will perform or assist TB screening on all 26 Southern/23 central Saskatchewan First Nation Communities
• Promote and assist with recommended TB screening programs
• Provide prompt assistance to Community Health Nurses (CHNs), when requested
• Provide resources to CHNs in carrying out preventative screening activities
• Assist the Nurse Managers with occupational health screening as requested

Case Finding/Contact Investigation

• TB nurse maintain liaison with TB prevention and control (TBPC), CHNs and nurse managers regarding any cases and DOT/DOTLI
• When an infectious TB case is identified, assist CHN with contact tracing if requested
• TB nurse will act as a resource for the CHN, community and clients where contact investigation is occurring
• Provide updates on contact investigation to partners (TBPC, regional TB coordinator, MHO)
• Case manage and provide CHNs with follow up reminders (8 week screen)
• Monitor case finding/contact investigation through check ins with the CHN
• To assist in aggressive contact investigations, ensuring that all children under five are identified, screened, and started on preventative treatment

Medication Delivery DOT/DOTLI

• The TB RN will follow TBPC for DOT procedures
• The TB RN will receive notification from TBPC when treatment is initiated for clients with active or latent TB
• The TB RN will provide TB orientation/refresher to the community TBPW in conjunction with the SSC Support Worker
• The TB RN will receive accountability evaluations (accountability to med delivery and policies and procedures) and forward to TB coordinator
• The TB RN will support the TBPW- with section 9 of the TBPW Handbook, collaborate with the CHN and TBPC RN to provide corrective feedback for the TBPW
• The TB RN will, upon request, collaborate with community health staff to resolve ongoing performance concerns associated with medication delivery, management and documentation
• The TB RN will delegate the delivering of TB medications to the TPBW (this may be allocated to the CHN if there are issues with too many communities)
• The TB RN will follow the Saskatchewan TBPC DOT document for medication delivery
• The TB RN will arrange for the delivery of the TB medications to SSC
  • Review the medications for any errors prior to delivering them to community
  • Connect with TBPC/TBPC pharmacy with any discrepancies immediately to ensure that delivery of DOT continues in a timely manner
• The TB RN will ensure TBPW receives the medication in a timely manner
• The TB RN will count the TB medications with the TBPW
• The TB RN will arrange incentives for clients as requested by community/and or TBPC
• The TB RN will provide client education regarding TB, medications and related care as able
• The TB RN will maintain and monitor Case Management in the delivery of Direct Observed Treatment (DOT) and Direct Observed Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (DOTLTI)

Surveillance/Statistics

• Provide a monthly narrative report of activities to NIC/ZNO and TB Coordinator
• Provide a monthly report to TB Coordinator on the number of clients on DOT/DOTLI
• Provide a quarterly report on Southern Saskatchewan TB Program for the TB Advisory Committee
• Potential annual review of past active TB cases
• Review past clients on DOTLI treatment
• Ensure on-going collection and submission of TB data to Saskatchewan TB Control

Liaison

• Attend the TB Advisory Committee meetings
• Attend and participate in the annual TB Education/Committees
• Attend any requests from Regional Office or communities to meet regarding TB programming
• Participate in HIV case management
• Work with the Regional TB Coordinator and MHO to identify and resolve issues related to TB case management, screening, and surveillance to ensure satisfactory resolution of issues in collaboration with TB Program partners.
• Participate in ongoing program review discussions with ISC TB Program Stakeholders

Nature and Scope

• Reporting:
  • Database maintenance of program activities in the communities (providing report on educational activities- needs assessment, health fairs)
  • Monthly reports to TB Coordinator re: case and contact tracing
  • Authority:
• The TB Nurse reports to the Zone Nursing Officer at SSC
• The TB Nurse will support, and act as a liaison to all TB Program Workers and Community Health Nurses
• Will collaborate with ISC TB Coordinator and MHO as needed

Accountabilities:

• Make recommendations regarding program improvements
• Ensure provincial standards of practice are maintained
• Practice in accordance with CRNS standards and regulatory requirements
• Adhere to policy and procedure regarding medication administration, delivery and management
• Connect with TBPC, CHN and TBPC RN as required
• Collaborate with TBPC RN, ISC TB Coordinator when client care or management issues need to be resolved. Along with the TBPC RN, determine appropriate course of action which may involve additional training or other intervention(s)
• Reinforce accountabilities and standards of care with CHN and TBPW as necessary
• Provide insight, knowledge and assistance to TBPC and other partners regarding community dynamics and operations
• Maintain an up to date voicemail message that includes availability for the current week and coverage plans
• Maintain and up to date out of office reply on email and coverage plans

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in the field of Tuberculosis.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.
• Management and supervisory experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in fiscal, program/service planning, implementation, and evaluation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.
• Highly self-motivated, and detail-oriented with an attitude for continuous improvement.
• Commitment to the creation of a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Strong verbal, presentations, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills and knowledge of a variety of computer programs and software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid CPR-C and AED Certification.;

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Some services provided in community setting which present many unknown variables;
• Ideally will travel out to communities multiple times per week;
• Some heavy lifting may be required on day-to-day basis.
• Hours of work may vary, must be willing to travel and work flexible hours, evenings and weekends, and to perform other related duties as required or assigned;
• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver's license, a reliable vehicle and meet STC's insurance requirements;
• Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) and vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment;

Keywords : Saskatoon jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-23