Independently immunize students and complete tuberculin skin tests for a large volume of students entering health care programs.
Provide health education and counseling and refer students to appropriate resources.
Initiate and deliver health education and wellness.
Prepare and revise health services procedures.
Order equipment and supplies for the health centre.
Maintain immunization records and daily logs of services provided.
Maintain relationships with external resource professionals and agencies.
Assess and provide treatment for minor injuries and illness; refer more serious cases to medical attention.
Report accidents to appropriate personnel and make recommendations when necessary.
Complete insurance and compensation forms.
Provide nursing care and/or health counselling for students’ minor illnesses and injuries.
Initiate and collaborate on development and implementation of standard operating procedures for Student Health Nurse services.
Independently manage procurement card, campus health office, health/medical supplies, patient files and documentation, and health office statistics and reports.
Develop, manage, deliver, and execute required immunizations for students in School of Nursing and/or School of Health Sciences programs.
Respond to, direct, and manage critical medical and/or psychiatric emergencies on campus
Requirements summary
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Minimum three years nursing practice, with two years recent and relevant in community or employee health and wellness.
Eligible for registration or active status with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
Current knowledge of immunizations and routine immunization administration.
Knowledge of infection control and occupational health.
CPR Level C certified and Provincial OH&S Training Level 1 (Basics) and Level II (Workplace Inspection and Accident Investigation).
Demonstrated competence using internet, email, and MS Office Suite.
Ability to deliver and facilitate health promotion and/or wellness programs.
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and public speaking.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated valuing of diversity
Bachelor’s Degree in NursingAbility to work independentlyInfection controlValuing diversityDocumentation and record keepingCritical decision-makingOccupational healthImmunization administrationEffective communication (oral and written)Tuberculin skin test administrationHealth education and counselingHealth promotion and wellness program deliveryMinor injury and illness assessment and treatmentEmergency response and managementCPR (Level C) certificationOH&S training (Level 1 Basics; Level II Workplace Inspection and Accident Investigation)Procurement and inventory/supplies management
Job description
Student Health Nurse Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17690 Posting Title Student Health Nurse Classification Band 10 Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Building Other Building Date Posted 06/25/2026 Closing Date 06/29/2026 JIQ # 122 Start Date 07/01/2026 End Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work Part Time Bargaining Unit Professional Services Hours of Work To be Assigned Salary Range $44.26 - $52.90 per hour Temporary Market Stipend $3.21 per hour Incumbent Kemisha Powell-Chin Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay As assigned, up to full-time hours Posting Status Closed Special Instructions to Applicants 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 Polytech’s 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 Job Duties The Student Health Nurse is organizationally accountable to the Director, Counselling Accessibility and Health Services, in the division of Student Services at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
This position is clinically accountable to the Medical Health Officer (Public Health and Preventative Medicine Specialist), consultant for Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
This position is further accountable to, and governed by medical regulatory and licensing bodies, including the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS); the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA); and the Ministry of Health in the province of Saskatchewan.
The Student Health Nurse is required to make quick, critical decisions regarding the health care and safety of Saskatchewan Polytechnic students, and, in emergencies, Saskatchewan Polytechnic staff/employees.
The primary responsibility of this role is to independently immunize and complete turberculin skin tests for a large volume of students entering the health care profession.
Provide health education and counseling on health issues and refer to appropriate resources as needed.
Initiate and deliver health education and wellness.
Maintaining daily logs of services
Use of internet, email, and MS Office Suite
Interpersonal skills and public speaking
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.
Provide nursing care and/or health counselling for students’ minor illnesses and injuries.
Initiate, and collaborate on the development, consistency, and implementation of standard operating procedures for the Student Health Nurse services on campus.
Independently manage department procurement card, campus health office, health/medical supplies, patient files and documentation, health office statistics and reports as per provincial legislation and internal requirements.
Develop, manage, deliver and execute required immunizations to all students in the School of Nursing and/or School of Health Sciences programs.
Respond to, direct, and manage critical medical and/or psychiatric emergencies on campus.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) 1.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
2.
Minimum three years nursing practice of which two years are recent and relevant in community or employee health and wellness.
3.
Eligible for registration or has active status with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
4.
Has current knowledge of immunizations and understands the administration of routine immunizations.
5.
Knowledge of infection control and occupational health.
6.
Level “C” CPR certified and Level 1 (Basics) and Level II (Workplace Inspection and Accident Investigation) Provincial OH&S Training.
7.
Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
8.
Ability to deliver and facilitate health promotion and/or wellness programs.
9.
Effective communication (oral and written), interpersonal and public speaking skills.
10.
Ability to work independently.
11.
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
Required Competencies
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Market context
Student health nursing demand in Saskatchewan
Student Health Nurse roles in Saskatchewan are typically competitive because employers look for registered nurses with community or employee health experience, current immunization knowledge, and CRNS eligibility or active registration. This type of position can appeal to candidates who want school-based care, prevention-focused work, and a clear mix of clinical and health-promotion responsibilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your recent community health experience aligns with the posting before applying.
