Gabriola Island Health Centre (GIHC) - Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0 CA
Ladysmith Community Health Centre (LCHC) - Ladysmith, BC V0R 2E0 CA
Nanaimo Health Centre (NHC) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7 CA (Primary)
South End Public Health Unit (NCST) - Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2 CA
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
Yes
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
08:30-16:48; 11:12-930
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
0.96
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
68.47
Planned Start Date
Aug. 10 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Jun. 11 2027
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate (Clinical Coordinator), and in accordance with established guidelines, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) functions as an integral member of the Public Health team and provides health promotion, disease prevention, education, assessment, counseling and consultation services to individuals, groups and communities within the framework of population health promotion. Services are offered in communities, homes, schools and outreach locations to individuals, families and communities.
Travel and the use of a personal vehicle are requirements of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program with community or public health component. Two years' recent (within the last three years) related experience working with children, youth and families or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Completion of the BCCDC online Immunization Course and Exam and hold a certificate from a College Level Post Baccalaureate course in Breastfeeding that includes both practical and theoretical components from a recognized institution.
Completion of Cultural Safety Course. Valid BC Driver's License.
- Ability to practice nursing within a relational model of care; applying intentional, relational practice skills whilst offering client- centred, trauma informed practice and culturally safe care.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of an equity and social justice lens when providing nursing care and engaging in nurse- client care relationships.
- Knowledge and application of community nursing theories (e.g. Parse's Theory of Nursing).
- Ability to actively engage in a practice environment enabled by structured reflective practice.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Public Health Act, and the School Act, and Infants Act.
- Competency in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, co-workers, multi-disciplinary teams and community partners.
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply the nursing process, principles of adult education, health promotion, epidemiology, public health ethics, disease/injury, primary and secondary prevention strategies, prevention population health…
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