Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Nurse

Primary Pathway: Public Health

Overview

Manages reportable diseases, leads contact tracing, supports outbreak response, and coordinates public health education related to communicable diseases.

What You’ll Do

  • Case investigation and follow‑up.
  • Contact tracing and documentation.
  • Community education and prevention strategies.
  • Reporting and inter‑agency collaboration.

Prerequisites

  • Grade 12 diploma (Regular, Adult 12, or GED).
  • Must enter nursing pathways (LPN or RN).

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Regina, North Battleford, Saskatoon, Humboldt

Programs

  • College of Nursing
  • Practical Nursing
  • Indigenous Practical Nursing
  • Health Care Aide
  • SCBScN

University or Post‑Secondary

  • SIIT
  • Northlands College
  • North West College
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • Carlton Trail College
  • Lakeland College
  • Suncrest College
  • Southeast College

Education & Qualifications

  • RN or LPN (role‑dependent); CDC training an asset.
  • Strong organization, communication, and cultural safety.

Where You’ll Work

  • Public health programs
  • Clinics
  • Outreach settings

Growth Pathways

CDC Nurse → Senior CDC Nurse → Program Supervisor → Public Health Leadership