Public Health Nurse; RN - Training be
Job in
Powell River, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Vancouver Coastal Health
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Public Health Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41.42 - 55.91 CAD Hourly
CAD
41.42
55.91
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Public Health Nurse (RN) - Training may be offered
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr.
- CAD $55.91/Hr.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Should there be insufficient qualified candidates available for the above position, VCH may offer on the job Public Health Nurse training. Cover letter and resume are required if applying for training.
Job Summary
Come work as a Public Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team in Powell River, BC as a Public Health Nurse. Apply today to join our team!
As a Public Health Nurse with VCH you will:
Utilize public health nursing knowledge and expertise to promote and protect the optimal health, well-being and safety of prenatal, infants, young children, youth, adults and families at all ages and life stages through selected and targeted programming.Provide a full continuum of services including prevention, health promotion and early intervention services to individuals/groups in a variety of community-based settings using an equity based approach to support population health and to mitigate the impacts of the social determinants of health with equity deserving populations.Establish and maintain interdisciplinary and community relationships with internal and external partners.Identify the client as an individual/community/system and determines necessary interventions using a continuum of public health nursing interventions such as screening, assessment, referral, advocacy, surveillance and monitoring, education, consultation and by responding to public health emerging issues.ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC
On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.
This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.
On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.
Relocation Assistance may be available. Nurses may be eligible for Provincial and Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit
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Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Completion of specialty nursing certificate (. 20 hour breast/chest feeding education), BCCDC immunization certificate, BCCNM certified practice designation in contraceptive management and/or STI, as applicable and two (2) years' recent, related public health nursing experience including experience related to the designated client population (. prenatal, infant, child, youth and/or adult), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid BC Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.Kno
wledge, Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of public health nursing theory, practices and procedures.Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices.Comprehensive knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to normal growth and development of relevant populations and appropriate screening and referral processes.General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures including: prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures and immunization practices, including up to date immunization competency.Knowledge of Baby Friendly initiative, including completion of relevant breastfeeding course(s).Demonstrated certified practice related skills/abilities to provide contraceptive management and to assess and treat sexually transmitted infections.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families and outside agencies.Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care, the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, care team and community partners and the ability to identify and facilitate community…
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