Public Health Nurse; Nurse IV

Position Summary

The role of the Public Health Nurse is to apply public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations, while demonstrating a commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Prairie Mountain Health. Services may be directed to individuals, families, groups or communities across the life span in a continuous rather than episodic process.

Public Health Nurses apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases; address environmental issues; support reproductive/sexual health and promote the health of perinatal women, their partners, infants and families.

Public Health Nurses respect diversity, self-determination, empowerment and community participation. These values are consistent with a population health approach that is rooted in an understanding of the broad determinants of health and the principles of primary health care, community development, and harm reduction. Public Health Nurses strive to improve the health of the population and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promoting equitable health outcomes.

Nurse IVs recognize and fulfill their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with professional obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), and other Provincial and Federal legislation.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Eligible for active practising licensure as a Registered Nurse with applicable regulatory body in the province of Manitoba
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Three (3) years within the past five (5) years Public Health Nursing experience
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Certifications preferred in at least one of the following:
  Douglas College Breastfeeding Counsellor, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health module(s), Canadian Community Health Nurses (CHNC(C)), Immunization Competencies Education Program for Health Care Professionals (ICEP)-Canadian Pediatric Society/PHAC/Health Canada, International Society for Travel Medicine (ISTM)
• Understanding of Manitoba’s Public Health Act and the mandated role of the Public Health Nurse
• Demonstrated application of harm reduction principles in nursing practice
• Familiarity with the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC)-Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)-Core Competencies for Public Health and the CHNC Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

In the context of working with individuals, families, groups and communities, the Public Health Nurse integrates knowledge, skills, judgment and attributes to practice safely and ethically.

• Applies knowledge about the health status of…