Public Health Nurse

Interlake‑Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision:
We will be recognized as a trusted health‑care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence‑based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission:
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well‑being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values:
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other.

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Public Health Nurse

Location: Arborg Community Health Office

Closing Date: 07/15/2026

Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Team Manager – Public Health, the Public Health Nurse applies public health sciences and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations. Public Health Nurses strive to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing the determinants of health and promoting equitable health outcomes. Public Health services are directed to individuals, families, groups and communities in a continuum across the life span.

Public Health Nurses address environmental issues and apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases. Public Health Nurses support reproductive/sexual health and promote the health of postpartum women, infants and families. Public Health Nurses respect diversity, self‑determination, empowerment, and community participation and utilize the principles of harm reduction and community development. Public Health Nurses exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgement in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.

The position of Public Health Nurse functions in accordance with the Interlake‑Eastern RHA’s mission, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and any applicable legislation.

Qualifications:

• Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Douglas College Breastfeeding Certificate preferred.
• Completion of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program preferred.
• Completion of Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC), or willingness to complete within 3 months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and email required.
• Knowledge of research and statistical methods preferred.
• Understanding of Public Health Act and the legislated role of the public health nurse required.
• Good understanding of The Person al Health Information Act and ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Minimum of two (2) years full time equivalent experience in Public Health Nursing in the last five (5) years or related nursing field with emphasis on health protection, illness prevention, health promotion and community development required.
• Demonstrated application of harm reduction principles in nursing practice preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and independently in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in inter‑professional practice and collaborate with members of the multi‑disciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain both professional nursing standards and public health standards.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a population health promotion model while considering the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and apply both behavior change and harm reduction concepts.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem solving skills in complex situations.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Satisfactory employment record.

We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self‑declare by completing a voluntary self‑declaration as part of the application process.

The organization supports diversity and provides accommodations on request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake‑Eastern RHA Policy.

We collaborate with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in partnership and respect treaty territories and the spirit of reconciliation.